How do I Remove Image Backgrounds?

Use the single purpose Remove Background tool to cut a subject from an image, leaving a transparent background. Note: This can also be done dynamically from within your templates.

In-app method

1. Click Tools on the left panel
2. Select Remove Background
3. In the Image URL field, upload or paste the URL with the subject
4. Hit Send Request

API method

Send a POST request to the /v5/tools/remove_bg endpoint, with a string e.g. "image_url": "SUBJECT.jpg" for removal.

var data = {
  "image_url": "https://cdn.bannerbear.com/sample_images/welcome_bear_photo.jpg"
}
fetch('https://api.bannerbear.com/v5/tools/remove_bg', {
  method: 'POST',
  body: JSON.stringify(data),
  headers: {
    'Content-Type' : 'application/json',
    'Authorization' : `Bearer ${API_KEY}`
  }
})