iPhone App to Remove Background
If you’re searching for an iPhone app to remove background, you usually want one of two things: a quick cutout you can share, or a transparent PNG you can reuse in designs, listings, and thumbnails.
This guide covers both: the built-in iPhone feature (when available) and a simple web workflow using BGSnip.
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Option 1: Built-in iPhone subject cutout
Apple supports “lifting” a subject from the background in Photos and some other apps on supported iPhone/iOS versions.
This is great for quick copy/paste and sharing.
Where it works best:
- Simple portraits
- Clear subject/background separation
- Quick social use
Where it often falls short:
- You need a consistent transparent PNG download for business workflows
- You need repeatable results for many images
Option 2: Use BGSnip on your iPhone (web workflow)
This is the easiest path when you want a downloadable file you can reuse across platforms.
How to (steps)
- Open Safari/Chrome on iPhone and go to: https://bgsnip.com/remove-background-from-image/
- Upload your photo from Camera Roll.
- Let BGSnip remove the background automatically.
- Check the preview edges (hair, hands, product outlines).
- Download the transparent PNG and save it to Files/Photos.
No signup required.
Tips to get cleaner removals on iPhone photos
Lighting matters more than “apps”
Even lighting reduces jagged edges. Window light works well. Harsh shadows are the most common reason cutouts look messy.
Keep the subject large in frame
A tiny subject in a wide shot gives the remover less detail to work with. Tight framing improves edge quality.
Avoid backgrounds that match the subject
If hair blends into a dark wall, the cutout can get choppy. A plain contrasting background makes the result cleaner.
Troubleshooting: common issues and fixes
The cutout keeps parts of the background
Busy backgrounds confuse any remover. Crop tighter around the subject and use a photo with better separation.
The edge looks rough around hair
Choose a sharper image, avoid low light, and avoid backlighting. Hair in low light creates noise and halos.
The PNG downloads, but turns into a white box later
That usually means the app you imported into flattened transparency. Insert it as an image layer and confirm it stays PNG.
Built-in iPhone cutout is missing on my device
That feature depends on device/iOS support and context. Apple documents availability and usage in their iPhone guide.
If it’s not available, the BGSnip web workflow still works the same way.
FAQ
What is the best iPhone app to remove background?
If you want quick sharing, the built-in iPhone subject cutout can work on supported devices. If you want a reusable transparent PNG, BGSnip is a simple web option.
Can I remove background directly in Photos?
On supported devices, you can lift a subject from the background in Photos.
How do I download a transparent PNG from iPhone?
Use BGSnip in the browser, then download the PNG and save it to Files/Photos.
Why does my iPhone background removal look jagged?
Low light and blur reduce edge quality. Use brighter lighting and a sharper photo.
Does background removal reduce quality?
Quality depends mostly on the original photo. Sharp, well-lit photos keep clean edges.
What’s the best use case for iPhone background removal?
Product photos, profile pictures, thumbnails, and overlays are the common wins.
Additional resources
https://bgsnip.com/remove-background-from-image/
https://bgsnip.com/transparent-background/
https://bgsnip.com/background-remover-for-shopify/
https://bgsnip.com/blog/
https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/iphone/iphfe4809658/ios