Is Clear Canvas free?
Yes, Clear Canvas is 100% free. There are no hidden fees, no premium tiers, no credits to buy, and no watermarks on your images. You can use it as many times as you want.
Is Clear Canvas private? Are my images uploaded?
Yes, Clear Canvas is 100% private. Your images are processed entirely in your web browser using an AI model that runs locally on your device. No images are ever uploaded to any server. No data is collected or stored.
How does Clear Canvas remove backgrounds?
Clear Canvas uses an AI (machine learning) model that runs in your browser via WebAssembly and ONNX Runtime. The model analyzes your image, identifies the subject, and removes everything else to produce a transparent PNG. No server processing is involved.
What image formats does Clear Canvas support?
Clear Canvas accepts PNG and JPEG (JPG) image files as input. The output is always a PNG file with a transparent background.
Do I need to create an account or sign up?
No. Clear Canvas requires no account, no sign-up, no login, and no email address. Just open the page and start using it immediately.
Does Clear Canvas work offline?
Yes. After the AI model downloads on first use (a one-time download cached by your browser), Clear Canvas works completely offline. You can disconnect from the internet and continue removing backgrounds.
Does Clear Canvas add watermarks?
No. Clear Canvas never adds watermarks to your images. The output is a clean transparent PNG.
Can I use Clear Canvas for commercial purposes?
Yes. There are no restrictions on how you use the output images. You can use them for personal projects, business websites, e-commerce product listings, marketing materials, or any other purpose.
What browsers are supported?
Clear Canvas works in any modern browser that supports WebAssembly, including Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. It also works on mobile browsers like Chrome for Android and Safari on iOS.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no hard file size limit. However, since processing happens on your device, very large images may take longer depending on your hardware. Most images process in a few seconds.
How is Clear Canvas different from other background removers?
Most background removers upload your images to their servers for processing. Clear Canvas is different: the AI model runs entirely in your browser. This means your images never leave your device, making it the most private background removal tool available. It is also completely free with no limits or watermarks.
Can I remove backgrounds from product photos?
Yes. Clear Canvas works well with product photos for e-commerce. It produces transparent PNGs that you can place on white or any colored background for Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, eBay, and other marketplace listings.
Can I make my logo transparent?
Yes. Upload your logo (PNG or JPEG) and Clear Canvas will remove the background, giving you a transparent PNG that works on any website, document, or design.
Can I remove the background from an email signature photo?
Yes. Upload your headshot and Clear Canvas removes the background so you get a clean transparent image for your email signature. It works with Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, and all major email clients.
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