How to remove a photo background and refine its edges
This guide shows how to remove a photo background and refine its edges in Hawaf BG. Choose an image, wait for the cutout, then inspect hair and clothing on the light and dark previews. Set the file background and format before downloading.
Refine hair and clothing
- When the editor detects a person, it automatically checks the hair, body and clothing. Open Before and after to inspect the result. Use Refine hair to clean the current cutout further.
- Check hair on both previews. Zoom to 2× or 3× to see fine edges. If a pale border remains around dark hair, try Reduce halo.
- Open Edit and use a small Restore brush to bring back a strand or part of a shirt. Brush away stray pixels or select them with a rectangle. You can undo or redo changes before applying them.
Try Clean specks if you see a thin line near the image border or isolated spots. Review the result before downloading, especially around thin cords or straps.
Prepare product photos
Use Auto for products such as headphones or clothing photographed on its own. To remove a connected patch inside an opening, try Remove color. Use a brush when the product and background are similar in color.
Choose a square 1:1 frame, a vertical 4:5 post or a 9:16 story. Use Export preview to see how the subject is centered in the chosen frame.
Choose a file format and size
- Transparent PNG
- Use this format to layer a person or product over another design. Choose Transparent in the export settings.
- JPG
- Use this format for a finished image with a white or colored background.
- Original size
- Keeps the original framing. Free export supports 1024, 2048 or 4096 pixels, never exceeding the original dimensions.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the first image take longer?
Your browser loads the cutout models on first use. Once they are ready, the editor processes the image on your device.
What happens to a transparent PNG?
The editor keeps existing transparency and checks the edges for residue. If part of the subject was already erased from the file, use the original image to bring it back.
Can I return to the automatic cutout?
Use Undo after changing the model or editing the edges. Reset restores the automatic result for the current model.