Guides and tips

Short, practical guides to getting more out of your photos.

Black headphones on a yellow background, then the same headphones cut out onto a see-through checkerboard

Backgrounds, 5 min read

remove.bg Is Shutting Down on 1 December 2026: What to Do Now

remove.bg closes on 1 December 2026. What changes for web users, subscribers, credits and API users, and a checklist to move your background removal before the date.

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Backgrounds

Cut the subject out, then put it on anything.

How to Remove Background from Images Online for FreeRemove the background from a photo in seconds, no Photoshop needed. What makes a clean cut-out, how to get one for free, and what to do with it.4 min read
Background Color Changer: Tips for Perfect Product PhotosPut every product on the same clean background. Which colour to pick for shop listings, brand feeds and white products, and how to do it in a minute.3 min read

GIFs

Turn a photo into something that moves.

How to Create Custom GIFs for Social MediaTurn a photo into a GIF that plays in any chat: a heart locket, a waving flag, a laptop screen. How to make one, and how to get it on Instagram too.4 min read

Photo editing

Crop, resize and save photos the right way.