Guides

Practical, original write-ups on getting the best results from the Background Remover and Image Upscaler — plus the occasional bit of general image-format advice.

Background Remover

How to Remove a Background from a Photo (and Get Clean Edges)

What actually makes a cutout look clean or messy, and how to use the Erase/Restore brushes to fix the spots any AI model gets wrong.

Image Upscaler

Upscaling Old Photos: A Practical Guide

Why an old scan looks soft, what upscaling can and can't fix, and how to balance sharpening against noise for the most natural result.

File formats

PNG vs JPG: Which Format Should You Use for Transparent Images?

The one-sentence rule for choosing between PNG and JPG, and why a cutout exported as JPG never comes out the way you expect.