Removing the background from a photo on an iPhone has become increasingly straightforward, thanks to the latest iOS features and various third-party apps. Here’s a detailed guide on how to achieve this using different methods.
Using Built-In iOS Features
If you're running iOS 16 or later, you can use the built-in feature to remove the background from a photo.
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Open the Photos App:
- Select the photo you want to edit.
- Tap and hold the subject of the photo. Your iPhone will automatically detect the entire subject and run a scanning animation across it.
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Copy the Subject:
- Once the scan is done, let go and tap Copy. This will turn the subject into a sticker that you can paste into other places.
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Save the Image:
- To save the image, paste it into the Notes app.
- Tap the Share icon, which looks like a box with an up-facing arrow at the top of your note.
- Tap Save Image. This will save the background-less image to your camera roll.
Using the Files App
For a more direct approach, you can use the Files app.
- Open the Files App:
- From the gallery, tap and hold the image you want to edit.
- Tap Quick Actions, and then tap Remove Background. Your iPhone will automatically remove the background from the image and save your subject as a new image.
Using Safari
If you're browsing the internet and come across an image you want to edit, you can use Safari.
- Open the Site:
- Tap and hold the image you want to edit.
- Tap Copy Subject. This will allow you to paste the image wherever you want to use it.
Third-Party Apps
For more advanced and accurate results, consider using third-party apps.
Fotor App
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Download and Install Fotor:
- Get the Fotor app from the Apple App Store.
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Select the Photo:
- Open the Fotor app and select the photo you want to edit from your gallery.
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Use the AI Background Remover:
- Fotor’s AI background remover tool will automatically detect and remove the background. You can refine the edges and adjust the background removal settings for more accurate results.
- Additional Editing:
- Fotor offers a range of photo editing tools, including filters, text overlays, and stickers, to enhance your images.
Background Eraser: Superimpose
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Download and Install Background Eraser: Superimpose:
- Get the app from the Apple App Store.
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Select the Photo:
- Tap on the Gallery icon and choose a photo to edit.
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Crop the Image:
- Use the Crop tool to remove any portions of the photo irrelevant to the part you want to edit.
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Erase the Background:
- Tap Erase and select Target Color from the eraser menu. Tap on a part of the image that matches the most dominant color in the background.
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Refine the Edges:
- Use the Target Area to select and remove specific spots of the background that have been left behind. Adjust the Threshold bar as needed.
Web-Based Tools
If you prefer not to download an app, you can use web-based tools.
remove.bg
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Open remove.bg:
- Navigate to the remove.bg website on your iPhone browser.
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Upload the Image:
- Tap on Upload Image to add a photo from your library or take a new image with your phone.
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Download the Edited Image:
- The web tool will remove the background from your photo. Download the image to your phone and save it to your Photos app.
Slazzer
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Open Slazzer:
- Navigate to the Slazzer website on your iPhone browser.
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Upload the Image:
- Upload, drag and drop, or copy the image you’d like to edit.
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Download the Edited Image:
- Wait for the app to remove the background. Copy or download the resulting cut-out image.
Creative Uses for Background-Removed Images
- Custom Stickers: Transform your background-removed images into custom stickers. Add outlines, text overlays, emojis, and other decorations to make them special.
- New Backdrops: Seamlessly blend your subject into new backdrops or environments. Experiment with different backgrounds to give your photos a fresh look.
- Professional Profile Pictures: Use the background remover feature to remove distracting backgrounds from your headshots and replace them with a more suitable backdrop.
- Creative Patterns: Isolate the subject of a photo and copy and paste multiple copies. Arrange them in different sizes and orientations to create an interesting pattern.