Remove the background from a photo for free

To remove the background from a photo for free, send it to @BgRemoverPhotoBot and tap ✂️ Remove background — usually within seconds you get a PNG file with a transparent background. There is no watermark, and you can do 10 background removals a day for free.

Open in Telegram: @BgRemoverPhotoBot

Step by step

  1. Open the bot

    Tap Open in Telegram, then Start in the chat with @BgRemoverPhotoBot.

  2. Send the photo as a file

    Attach the picture as a file (📎 → File) to keep the original quality. Sending it as a regular photo also works.

  3. Remove the background

    Tap ✂️ Remove background under the picture.

  4. Save the PNG

    The bot sends a PNG file with a transparent background. Open it and save it to your phone or computer.

Sending a picture as a photo vs. as a file
As a photoAs a file (📎 → File)
Quality the bot receivesCompressed by TelegramOriginal
iPhone HEIC picturesConverted by the appSupported as is
What you get backPNG filePNG file

More than background removal

The same bot compresses pictures with no visible quality loss, converts HEIC to JPG, changes the format (JPG, PNG, WEBP) and resizes by the long side. You get 30 of these edits a day for free.

About the bot

Background Remover @BgRemoverPhotoBot
Yes. 10 background removals and 30 other edits a day are free.

Frequently asked questions

Is it really free?

Yes. 10 background removals and 30 other edits a day are free. There is no watermark.

What resolution is the result?

With the background removed, the picture comes back at up to 2048 px on the long side.

Which formats can I send?

JPG, PNG, WEBP and HEIC, up to 20 MB and 40 megapixels.

Is my photo uploaded to some other service?

No. The background is removed by a model on our own server, and the picture is deleted after the reply.

Open in Telegram: @BgRemoverPhotoBot

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