How to cut out a pet from a photo
Choose a photo where the animal fills a good part of the frame and contrasts with the background — a dark dog on a light floor, a light cat on a dark sofa.
Drop it into cutoutpic. The pet is detected automatically. On a device with graphics acceleration a refined second pass tightens the outline.
Download the transparent PNG and use it as a sticker, print it, or place it on a new background in any editor.
Fur, whiskers and other hard edges
- Long, wispy fur against a busy background is the toughest case. Expect the outline to be smoothed and loose tufts to merge; the refined tier gives a tighter outline than the fast one, but neither separates individual hairs.
- Whiskers are often too thin to survive; they can be redrawn or left out.
- Fur the same colour as the background — a white cat on a white blanket — confuses any model. Pick a contrasting photo.
- Leashes, toys and hands holding the pet are usually kept if they touch the animal. Crop first if you do not want them.
Ideas for the cutout
- Sticker packs and chat emojis — a transparent PNG is exactly what messaging apps import.
- Custom portraits: place the cutout on a solid colour or a painted-style background.
- Memorial prints and cards.
- Pet-sitting, breeder or shelter listings with a consistent look.
Limits
- The free preview is capped at 1280 px on the longer side — enough for stickers and screens, not for large prints.
- One image at a time; input up to 12 MB.
Questions about this use
Does it work on any animal?
It detects the prominent subject rather than specific species, so most pets work when they stand out clearly from the background. Camouflaged or very small animals in a wide scene are harder.
Why did it keep part of the floor or sofa?
Usually a shadow or a same-colour area touching the animal was read as part of it. A photo with more contrast, or cropping closer before you start, gives a cleaner result.
Are pet photos uploaded?
No — the free preview runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent anywhere.