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How to Remove the Background of a Picture on iPhone

May 14, 2026

How to Remove the Background of a Picture on iPhone

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Open the Photos app, then find and open the image where the background needs to be changed. 

Make a copy of the image FIRST as any changes to the picture will replace the original image. Click the three dots at the top and click duplicate.

Tap on the subject and hold your finger until a glowing outline appears.

In the pop-up menu, tap on Add Sticker.

               

How to Change the Background of a Picture on iPhone using Photos

Once your sticker is ready, it’s time to place it onto the new background.

Open the Photos app and select the photo you want you use as your new background. This is where you will place your “sticker.”

Tap the Edit icon at the bottom of the screen. Three horizontal lines.

Tap the Markup tool icon. It looks like a pen tip inside a circle.

Tap the + button in the bottom right corner.

Choose the Add Sticker option.

Find your image with the removed background that you saved as a sticker, then tap on it.

Once your image appears on your photo, use your finger to reposition it.

Tap on the center of the sticker to move or tap on a blue dot to adjust its size.

Rotate your sticker or make some other adjustments if necessary.

Tap Done twice – first to save the changes, then to finish editing.

Done.

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