How-to

How to change the background colour of a photo (white, blue or any colour)

Change any photo's background to white, blue, a brand colour or another photo. Free and automatic in your browser, with a full-resolution download.

By Jahed Ahmed, Founder, rmvbg 3 min read

Poster: the same sneaker on white, blue, peach and mint backgrounds

Quick answer

To change a photo's background colour, drop it on rmvbg.xyz. The background is removed automatically on your device; then choose white, blue, any custom colour or a photo as the new background and download the full-resolution result. Use Product photos for marketplace sizes and Passport photo for ID backgrounds.

Steps

  1. Open Change background colour and add your photo — drop, paste with Ctrl+V or paste a link.
  2. Wait a few seconds while the background is removed.
  3. Pick a colour: white, blue, a custom colour from the picker, or upload a photo.
  4. Download the finished picture.

Which colour to use

UseColour
Marketplace main imagePure white
Passport or ID photoWhite or light blue, depending on the country — use [Passport photo](/passport-photo)
Profile pictureA bold colour or gradient — use [Profile picture](/profile-picture)
Social posts and adsYour brand colour

Questions people ask

How do I make a photo background white?

Drop the photo on rmvbg.xyz, choose white as the background and download.

Can I use my own picture as the background?

Yes. Choose a photo instead of a colour after the background is removed.

Is it free?

Yes, with full-resolution downloads and no watermark.

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Put it into practice

Every tool in this guide works in your browser — free to start.