Add Background
Add Background is a free online image tool for changing PNG, WEBP, and GIF files into PNG files. Add Background accepts 3 MIME types, returns image/png, includes 4 settings, and runs in your browser on the device.
Drop .png / .webp / .gif file here
or click to choose — or paste an image with ⌘V / Ctrl+V
Options
Key facts
- Input
- 3 formats: PNG, WEBP, and GIF (image/png, image/webp, image/gif)
- Output
- PNG (image/png)
- Runtime
- your browser on the device
- Settings
- 4 controls: Background color, Custom hex (overrides preset if filled), Padding (px), and Output format
- File mode
- 1 input file creates 1 output file
- Cost
- $0, no account required
How to use Add Background
- 1
Open your PNG, WEBP, GIF file
Drop your PNG, WEBP, GIF file onto the page, or click to browse and pick one from your device.
- 2
Choose options
Adjust the conversion options to suit your needs. Defaults work well for most inputs.
- 3
Convert and download
Click Convert. Your PNG file is ready to download in seconds.
Add Background details
First, Add Background reads PNG, WEBP, and GIF source files and prepares PNG output for the image workflow. Next, The visible controls are Background color, Custom hex (overrides preset if filled), Padding (px), and Output format. Additionally, Files and text stay in the browser session.
Drop in a PNG (or any image; transparent pixels keep their alpha, opaque pixels are unchanged). Pick a background color and an optional padding amount, and download the composite. Useful right after Remove Background for product photos, profile pictures with a brand color, or screenshots that need a frame. Runs entirely in your browser; files never leave your device.
Common searches
- add background
- add background to image
- add background to photo
- image background changer
- add color background
- image background editor
Related tools
Tools that work with the same formats — most users open one of these next.
Image Padding (Add Border Around)
Add solid-color padding around any image — runs entirely in your browser.
Remove Background
Cut out the background of any photo automatically — runs locally in your browser, no upload.
Image Border (Overlay)
Draw an inset solid-color border on any image — same canvas size, runs in your browser.
Image to Grayscale
Convert any image to grayscale — pick the algorithm, runs entirely in your browser.
Image to Black & White
Convert an image to pure black & white using a threshold — runs in your browser.
Invert Image Colors
Invert (negate) the colors of any image — runs entirely in your browser.
Frequently asked
What is Add Background?
Add Background is a free online image tool for changing PNG, WEBP, and GIF files into PNG files. Add Background accepts 3 MIME types, returns image/png, includes 4 settings, and runs in your browser on the device.
What files does Add Background accept and create?
Add Background accepts PNG, WEBP, GIF files (image/png, image/webp, image/gif) and creates PNG files (image/png). The page includes 4 settings: Background color, Custom hex (overrides preset if filled), Padding (px), and Output format.
Do my files and data stay private?
Yes. Add Background runs entirely in your browser using your device's CPU. Files and text are never uploaded to our servers, so your data stays private.
How do I use Add Background?
Open Add Background, drop in your PNG, WEBP, GIF file, choose any options, and click Convert. Your browser does the work locally and produces a PNG file you can save right away.
What is the maximum file size for Add Background?
Because Add Background runs in your browser, the maximum size depends on your device's available memory. Most modern phones and laptops handle files up to a few hundred MB without issues.