How to remove the background of any image with iOS

Discover how effortlessly iOS allows you to remove the background from any image. This incredible feature was introduced in iOS 16 and has quickly become one of the most valuable tools in the last 18 months. Here’s a breakdown of how it operates.

How to Remove a Photo’s Background on iOS

The beauty of the background removal feature in iOS lies in its seamless integration across various applications within the operating system. Whether you’re in Photos, Screenshot, Quick Look, Safari, or the Files app, access to this feature is just a tap away.

For instance, in the Photos app, select an image with a clear subject, long-press on the subject, and watch as it magically separates from the background. This same functionality applies to screenshots, Quick Look, Safari, and Files.

Surprisingly, the background removal tool works virtually anywhere you have an image in iOS. If a friend sends you a picture via Messages, a simple long-press on the subject is all it takes to remove the background. The same applies to the Mail app. Apple has truly excelled in integrating this feature seamlessly throughout iOS.

But that’s not all – the feature extends to Google Images results in Safari, enabling you to extract subjects from images for reuse, always ensuring proper credit is given.

So, what can you do with the extracted subject? Well, you can drag it anywhere within iOS, similar to any other image. This includes placing it in iMessage as a sticker or integrating it into apps like iMovie against a new backdrop.

To save the image to your library, long-press on the object, single-tap, and then choose to copy or share.

9to5Mac’s Perspective

The implementation of the background removal feature in iOS is truly remarkable. The results speak for themselves, with iOS demonstrating an impressive ability to recognize subjects accurately.

While the feature is a game-changer, there are still areas for improvement, such as simplifying the process of saving the new image to Photos and Files.

What are your thoughts on this feature? Have you found any unique use cases for it? Share your insights in the comments below!