How to Use Replace the Background in a Photo
- Upload the photo whose background you want to change
- Brush over the background, around your subject's edges
- Describe the new scene you want behind them
- Click Generate and download the new PNG
Features
- Describe any scene — the AI paints it in, no stock photo needed
- Keeps your subject; only the brushed background changes
- Matches the new background's light and color to the subject
- Great for portraits, product shots, and profile pictures
- Want a transparent or solid background instead? Use our background remover
- Free with a fair-use limit; unlimited on Pro — no watermark, no sign-up
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is this different from removing the background?
- The background remover cuts your subject out onto a transparent or solid-color background. This tool paints a whole new described scene in its place — so you get a finished image, not a cut-out. Use the remover when you'll add your own backdrop later.
- Do I have to brush the background precisely?
- Brush the background up to your subject's edges — you don't need to be pixel-perfect, but a clean edge around hair and shoulders gives the most believable blend. Zoom in for tricky edges.
- Can it match the lighting so it looks real?
- The AI adapts the new background's tone and light to the photo, which works well for most scenes. Strong, directional lighting on the subject is the hardest to match — re-run a couple of times and pick the best sample.
- Is the background replacer free?
- Yes — free with a fair-use rate limit and no watermark; Pro removes the limit. Everything is processed privately.