GIMP 3.0
Remove a background in GIMP
Remove an image background in GIMP 3.0 with Foreground Select, an alpha channel, mask refinement, and transparent PNG export.
7 minReviewed 2026-09-05
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How to Remove Image Backgrounds in Popular Software
Follow current, source-checked steps for GIMP, Google Slides, PowerPoint, Canva, and Photoshop. Each guide also includes a private browser alternative when the built-in command is unavailable or needs extra correction.
Five workflows
Choose the software you are using
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Google Slides
Remove a background in Google Slides
Remove an image background in Google Slides with an eligible Gemini plan, or create a transparent PNG first and insert it into any deck.
5 minReviewed 2026-09-05
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Microsoft PowerPoint
Remove a background in PowerPoint
Use Remove Background in desktop PowerPoint, mark areas to keep or remove, and learn the transparent-PNG option for PowerPoint on the web.
6 minReviewed 2026-09-05
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Canva
Remove a background in Canva
Remove an image background with Canva BG Remover, adjust erased or restored areas, export PNG, or use a private browser alternative.
5 minReviewed 2026-09-05
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Adobe Photoshop
Remove a background in Photoshop
Remove a photo background with Photoshop Quick Actions, refine the layer mask with a brush, and export a transparent PNG.
6 minReviewed 2026-09-05
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Open background remover Remove a background directly in your browser
Process the image locally, correct the subject mask with Keep and Remove points, and download a full-size transparent PNG without creating an account.