3 Easy Ways to Remove Background From Images on Samsung/Android

Have a messy background or want to remove the background and use the photo elsewhere? There are several ways to remove the background from images on Samsung and other Android phones. Instead of manually cutting the background using photo editing apps, we recommend using AI-powered apps that can easily remove the background with minimal input and touch.

Method 1: Photo Cutout Feature on Samsung

With the latest Samsung One UI 5.1 and the new Gallery app update, Samsung has integrated background removing features directly into the Gallery. It is faster and more accurate compared to many other third-party services.

1. Make sure you are running on the latest OneUI 5.1 version. Open the Settings app and select the Software update option.
2. Select the Download and install option. If there is an update available, you can download and install it. If not, make sure you are running on One UI version 5.1 or above.
3. After One UI is updated, make sure you have the latest version of the Samsung Gallery app from the Galaxy Store.
4. Open the photo in the Gallery app where you want to remove the background.
5. Tap and hold the subject for a few seconds. It will automatically remove the background and open a menu.
6. You can either tap on Copy from the context menu and paste the subject anywhere without the background.
7. Alternatively, tap on Share to share the subject from the image without the background.
8. Tap on Save as image to save it as a separate image without the background.

Method 2: Remove.bg App

Undoubtedly, there are many apps on the Play Store that can remove the background from images. But some of them do a mediocre job at removing the background, and others require a monthly subscription to use. Remove.bg app is an excellent choice. It does a good job of removing the background from images and even separates the hair, which can be really tricky. The app is free to download the final image in compressed quality, but downloading original-quality images requires 1 credit.

1. Download and install the Remove.bg app from the Play Store.
2. Open the app and tap on the Upload image button. Grant permission to the camera or your storage to upload the image.
3. Select either the Camera or Photos option to shoot or select an image to remove the background.
4. Once uploaded, the app will automatically remove the background. You can then download the processed image without the background by tapping on the Download button.
5. To download in the original size, tap on the Download HD option. You need to sign up for the first time, and it consumes 1 credit from your account.

Method 3: Erase.bg Website

If you want original quality images after removing backgrounds, you can choose Erase.bg. While Erase.bg also has a pro plan, users get 45 credits every month for free, where each credit can be used to download one high-quality image. Erase.bg is a website with no mobile apps.

1. Open the Erase.bg website and tap on the Upload Image button.
2. Select the image from which you want to remove the background. Tap on Camera to take a photo. Once selected, tap on Done at the top right corner.
3. Once uploaded, the background will be automatically removed from the image. No need to sign up. Just tap on the Download Original Size button to get the image.
4. When you upload the second photo, you may be asked to sign up. Tap on the Sign up for Free option and log in using your Google account or email ID.

Removing Background From Images

If you are using a Samsung phone, go straight for the built-in Gallery app feature, which is fast, free, and accurate. If you are using an Android phone from a different manufacturer, Remove.bg gets the work done. Even though it compresses the output in the free version, the overall quality isn't much different. If you prefer to download images of original quality, try Erase.bg. You get plenty of free credits every month, and buying credits is also cheaper comparatively.

You can also use AI to generate images on the fly using nothing but text. It is bound to happen that you end up having a good enough number of duplicate photos on your device for which you don't need to worry as you can save yourself by putting any one of the 3 easy methods to remove duplicate photos on Samsung Galaxy phones to use.