Color to Alpha · runs in your browser
Remove White Background
Make the white (or any solid color) background of a logo, signature or drawing transparent. Your image never leaves your device.
or drop an image here, or paste it with Ctrl+V / ⌘V
JPG, PNG or WebP · up to 25 MB
Processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, and there is no daily limit.
How to remove a white background
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Upload your image
Logos, signatures, scanned drawings and icons on a plain background work best.
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Check the color and adjust
PNG Snap detects the background color from the corners. Change it or pick it from the image, then fine-tune Tolerance and Smooth edges while watching the preview.
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Download the PNG
Check the edges on the dark and light backdrops and download a PNG with a real transparent background, at the original size.
Color to Alpha vs AI background removal
This tool removes one color, not "the background" in general. Every pixel close to the color you choose becomes transparent, and pixels that are partly blended with it (the soft edges of letters and strokes) become partly transparent, with the background color taken out of them. That is why edges stay clean instead of keeping a white halo.
Because it is driven by color, it is predictable and works well on flat backgrounds: logos, signatures, line art, scanned sketches, screenshots and pixel art. It also runs instantly in your browser.
For photos of people, products or pets on a busy background, use the AI-based PNG Maker instead. It finds the subject itself rather than a color.
Open the PNG Maker →Remove white background FAQ
How do I remove the white background from a logo?
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Upload the logo, keep the background color on white and the mode on "Background only", then raise Tolerance until the white box disappears. Check the result on the dark backdrop and download the PNG.
Will it remove white parts inside my logo?
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Not in "Background only" mode: only white that is connected to the edge of the image is removed, so white lettering or shapes inside the logo stay. Switch to "Every matching pixel" if you want enclosed white areas to become transparent too.
Is my image uploaded anywhere?
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No. The image is decoded and processed by your browser on your own device. Nothing is sent to PNG Snap or any other server, and there is no daily limit.
Can I use it for a handwritten signature?
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Yes. Photograph or scan the signature on plain paper, pick the paper color if it is not pure white, and raise Tolerance until the paper texture is gone. Keep Smooth edges above 0 so thin strokes stay soft.
How do I keep pixel art crisp?
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Set Smooth edges to 0 and Tolerance to 0 or a small value. Every pixel is then either fully kept or fully removed, with no partly transparent pixels.
When should I use the AI PNG Maker instead?
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Use the PNG Maker for photos where the background is not a single color, such as people, products or pets. Use this tool when the background is plain and you want precise, predictable control.
Have a photo instead?
For people, products and busy backgrounds, the AI PNG Maker finds the subject for you.
Open the PNG Maker