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Remove Background for PDF Images

Remove a background for PDF images online for free — cut out a still, then place the PNG in your PDF tool.

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Everything you need in Remove Background for PDF Images

Images that will live in a PDF

Isolate the subject here. Insert the PNG with a PDF editor, merge tool, or export you already use.

Crop, shadow, and sticker outline

Trim empty pixels, add padding, drop a soft or hard shadow, or wrap the subject in a white, black, or custom sticker stroke.

PNG or WebP with true alpha

Download a transparent PNG for compatibility, or WebP when you want a smaller file for the web.

100% browser-based

Your photos never leave your device. Cutouts run locally with ONNX models for private, free edits.

How It Works

Removing a background for PDF images does not open the PDF on this page. Focera gives you a transparent still to drop into the document afterward.

  1. Upload your image. Drag and drop a JPG, PNG, or WebP file up to 10 MB, or click the upload zone to browse. Your original preview appears immediately on the right.
  2. Remove the PDF image background. Click Make background transparent to run AI cutout in your browser. A loading indicator shows model download and processing progress on the first visit.
  3. Refine and download. Use the before/after slider to inspect edges, then crop to the subject, add padding, a drop shadow, or a sticker outline. Download a transparent PNG or WebP.

Jump back to the remove background for pdf images tool anytime to process another file.

Popular Use Cases

  • Report covers — Sit a product on a PDF cover color.
  • Spec sheets — Clear a bench behind a device photo.
  • Portfolios — Place a piece on a page without the gallery wall.
  • Handbooks — Isolate a tool for a procedure illustration.

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FAQ

Is this remove background for pdf images tool free?

Yes. Upload a scan or photo, isolate the ink or subject, and download a PNG or WebP with no account or payment.

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. Scans and signature photos stay on this device while the cutout runs.

What file do I get from remove background for pdf images?

A PNG or WebP with alpha, so a signature, stamp, or scan subject can sit on a form or letterhead.

Can I crop the cutout, add a shadow, or a sticker outline?

Yes. After the backdrop is gone, crop to the subject, add padding, apply a drop shadow, or add a white, black, or custom outline, then download.

Which image formats are supported?

Upload JPG, PNG, or WebP files up to 10 MB. Download a transparent PNG or WebP.

Why does the first run take longer?

The model downloads once. Later scans or signatures on this device skip the first-run wait.

Can I use the results commercially?

Yes for your own forms, letters, and client files. Follow any bank or government rules that apply to the final document.

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