A remove.bg alternative without photo uploads
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If you want a remove.bg alternative for photos you prefer to keep on your device, open Hawaf BG and choose a JPG, PNG or WebP. The browser removes the background on your device, with tools to touch up the cutout and download it without an account or added watermark.
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What has remove.bg announced?
remove.bg announced that its standalone website will close on as its background remover moves to Canva. Official remove.bg announcement
Which workflow suits you?
Use Hawaf BG if you want to cut out a photo on your device, refine its edges and download a file. If you work inside a Canva design, check its background remover for that workflow. Canva’s background remover
What are Hawaf BG’s limits?
- Free exports reach up to 4096 pixels on the longest side, within original dimensions and memory limits.
- On-device mode accepts JPG, PNG and WebP up to 20 MB per image and up to 10 photos per batch, with an 80 MB total limit. Images are processed in sequence.
- Download the cutout files once while online. Check fine hair, glass and similar foreground and background colours after removal. The erase and restore brushes can help.
Compare results on two of your own photos
- Use the same originals in each tool. Start with a product with a narrow gap or cable and a portrait with visible hair and shoulders.
- Download transparent PNGs and open each on the same light and dark backgrounds. Check for stray pixels and missing pieces of the subject.
- Compare the dimensions of the downloaded files. If an edge needs manual work, time the job from selecting the photo to saving the finished file.
If your workflow calls a background-removal API, check the transition guidance for automated use. Official remove.bg API announcement
Frequently asked questions
Is Hawaf BG affiliated with remove.bg or Canva?
Hawaf BG is an independent tool. This guide mentions remove.bg and Canva to help readers compare their workflow options.
Is my photo uploaded?
In the default mode, the browser processes the photo on your device. The online Ultra AI mode sends the selected image after you give permission. Privacy policy
Can I work offline?
After “Prepare for offline use” completes, test a cutout without a connection. Download the files and test an image before relying on offline use.
Compare two examples from your usual work
Use the same portrait and product in both tools. Open the files at the same dimensions and note which edges need repair. Test a short batch if that is part of your workflow. Compare results you download as well as the previews.