Guides
Background removal guides
Step-by-step workflows and honest explanations from the people who build ImgCutout: what marketplaces and passport offices actually require, how to get clean edges on hair and glass, which file format to export, and how the on-device AI works.
Online selling
- How to make Amazon main images with a pure white backgroundWhat Amazon's main image rules actually require (RGB 255 white, 85% fill, 1000px+ for zoom), why phone photos fail them, and a repeatable workflow to fix a whole catalog.6 min read
- Product photo sizes and backgrounds for Amazon, Shopify, eBay, and EtsyA side-by-side reference of image size, aspect ratio, background, and file rules for the major marketplaces, plus how to export one set of photos for several stores without reshooting.5 min read
- A bulk workflow for product photos: batch cutouts, naming, and ZIP exportHow to process a whole folder of product photos in one pass: consistent framing, file naming templates for SKUs, fixing single images without redoing the batch, and exporting one ZIP.5 min read
- Adding natural shadows to product cutoutsWhy products look like they are floating after the background is removed, the four shadow styles (none, ground, soft, reflection) and when to use each, and how to keep shadows marketplace-compliant.5 min read
- How to shoot product photos for clean cutouts (with just a phone)A simple home setup for product photos that cut out cleanly: backdrop color, window light, camera distance, and special care for glass, jewelry, and shiny items.5 min read
- Glass, jewelry, and reflective products: what to expect from a cutoutWhy clear glass comes out partly see-through, why chains and chrome are hard, what our measurements on a glass perfume bottle showed, and how to shoot and finish these products for store listings.5 min read
- Better photos for resale listings on eBay, Poshmark, Depop, and VintedHow resellers can use clean backgrounds to make secondhand items stand out without hiding flaws: when to cut out, when not to, and a quick phone-to-listing routine.5 min read
- Printable checklists: product photos, ID photos, logos, and headshotsFour short checklists to use before you shoot and before you upload: marketplace main images, passport and ID photos, transparent logos and signatures, and professional headshots. Print this page or keep it open on your phone.4 min read
- Clothing on a white background: flat lay, hanger, mannequin, and model shotsHow to photograph apparel so it cuts out cleanly, which of the four common clothing shot styles suits each marketplace, and how to keep color, shape, and fabric texture accurate after removing the background.5 min read
Photos of people
- Passport and ID photos: changing the background the right wayBackground colors and photo sizes for US, UK, Schengen, and other ID photos, what passport offices say about digital editing, and how to make a compliant photo at home.5 min read
- Professional headshots and profile pictures from everyday photosTurn a casual photo into a clean headshot for LinkedIn, Slack, a team page, or a speaker bio: choosing the right photo, background colors that flatter, and sizes for each platform.5 min read
- Natural-looking skin smoothing and brightening: how much is too muchHow on-device portrait retouching works (face landmarks, skin masks, edge-preserving smoothing), the settings that still look like you, and when not to retouch at all.4 min read
- Background removal for real estate marketing: headshots, flyers, and furniture cutoutsWhere background removal genuinely helps real estate agents (headshots, sign riders, flyers, furniture and decor cutouts), where it does not (listing photos of the property), and the disclosure rules to respect.4 min read
Design & file formats
- PNG vs WEBP vs JPG for cutouts: which format keeps transparencyHow each image format stores (or loses) transparency, real-world file size trade-offs, compatibility with marketplaces and apps, and a simple rule for choosing an export format.5 min read
- How to make a transparent PNG of a logo or a handwritten signatureTurn a logo on a white box or a signature on paper into a clean transparent PNG: scanning and photo tips, fixing gray paper, keeping thin strokes, and when you really need a vector file.5 min read
- Cutting out people and objects from screenshots and video framesHow to lift a person, a product, or an icon out of a screenshot or a paused video by pasting it straight into the tool, plus the resolution and copyright limits to keep in mind.4 min read
- Using transparent cutouts in Canva, Figma, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and CricutHow to bring a transparent PNG into common design and office apps without losing the transparency, plus layering, shadows, outlines, and print-and-cut tips.4 min read
- How to reduce image file size for uploads (and work within a 20MB limit)Why cutout files get large, what actually controls file size (pixels, format, quality), how to fit marketplace and email limits, and how to prepare very large camera photos.4 min read
How it works
- How on-device background removal works, step by stepWhat happens between dropping a photo in and downloading a transparent PNG: model download and caching, resizing to 1024 × 1024, the IS-Net segmentation network, the alpha mask, and full-resolution compositing.5 min read
- How to check that your images are never uploadedDon't take our word for it: use your browser's developer tools to watch every network request while you remove a background, and confirm that no image data leaves your device. Also: how to test offline.5 min read
- WebGPU vs WebAssembly: which setting to use for in-browser AIWhat the CPU (WebAssembly) and GPU (WebGPU) settings actually do, why WebAssembly is the default, when WebGPU is faster, and how to troubleshoot slow or failed processing.4 min read
- Why hair, fur, and glass are hard to cut out (and how to get better results)The difference between segmentation and matting, why semi-transparent edges like curls, pet fur, and glass bottles challenge every background remover, and practical ways to improve them.6 min read
- Fixing halos, missing parts, and rough edges in a cutoutA troubleshooting guide for imperfect cutouts: halos of the old background, clipped fingers and straps, the wrong subject, holes that should be transparent, and jagged or blocky edges.5 min read
- Our test results: speed, edge accuracy, and file sizes on six real photosMeasured data behind our guides: how long the ormbg model takes at 8, 16, and 32-bit precision, how much the masks differ, which subjects produce the most soft edges, and how large PNG, WEBP, and JPG cutouts really are.6 min read
Comparisons
- ImgCutout vs remove.bg vs Photoshop vs your phone: an honest comparisonA feature-by-feature comparison of four ways to remove a background, covering privacy, cost, output resolution, batch processing, and editing control, with the method behind each conclusion and how to run your own test.5 min read
- Removing backgrounds with built-in tools on iPhone, Android, Mac, and WindowsHow to use the background removal already built into iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows 11, what each one is good at, and when a dedicated tool is the better choice.4 min read
- 8-bit vs 16-bit vs 32-bit models: which quality setting to chooseWhat model precision means, how the three ormbg versions differ in download size, speed, and edge quality, how we measured the difference, and which one to pick for your device.4 min read