Since this blog exists, I have tested many online utilities to remove the background of an image (clipping). I have not yet found the ultimate tool, but after a few tests, I must admit that PicWish comes a little close.
This free online tool is in fact particularly formidable for remove background from photos. I put him through the wringer by sending him photos of cats full of hair and the result was really very good!
As with most clipping tools, PicWish relies on a artificial intelligence trained to distinguish objects, people or animals in the foreground in order to find their outlines and detach them from the rest.
Remove the background of an image with PicWish
To begin with, and this is perhaps the only downside I have about this service, you will have to create a free account on the site from PicWish.
Once connected to your newly created account, you will be able to fully exploit the capabilities of this tool. And you will see, it is really very simple!
On the home page of the site, simply drag and drop an image from your computer or go and find it by clicking on the "Upload an image" button.
Once photo recovered, the page will refresh and the clipping process will start automatically. After a few seconds, you will be able to compare the original photo with cropped result.
At this point, if you are happy with the result, you can download your cropped photo in PNG format (which supports transparency) by clicking the "Download" button at the top right of the site.
If the result is not great, you have several options open to you. First, try changing the type of foreground identified by the AI. The selector is located at the top left of the site and allows you to switch between portrait, product or graphic. With each change, the tool will restart the clipping and you will be able to find the best option.
Alternatively, you can also manually select areas to exclude or keep when clipping using the “Keep” and “Delete” buttons.
Once you are satisfied with the result, you can download your image by clicking on “Download”.
Here are some examples of clipping paths made in just a few seconds with PicWish and without any adjustment:
Replace the background of an image with PicWish
A nice little extra with this tool is that once the background of your image is deleted, you will be able to replace it. To do this, simply click on the "Change background" button and you will be able to add a solid color background or even upload a photo.
Simple and effective! After that, you just have to upload your image!
In addition to this clipping tool, the PicWish site gives you access to a whole series of tools: image enlargement, removal of unwanted objects, compression, cropping, repair, etc.
In short, PicWish turns out to be a terribly effective tool for removing the background of any image. It really handles hair and other fur very well, which often pose problems for this type of tool!
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