A small cleanup for your photo
Choose a photo and brush over a small distraction on a simple background. Process it in your browser, then compare the result before downloading.
Processed on your device · No photo upload · No signup
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Use photos you have permission to edit, and review the result before sharing it.
Sources, review and limits
- Last verified
- 2026-06-17
- Author
- Erase Cat editorial desk
- Reviewer
- Privacy and image-export review
Primary sources
- Browser Canvas and local image-processing APIs
- On-device segmentation/inpainting helpers where available
- User-provided images processed locally in the browser
Image cleanup results depend on the source image, browser support and model limits. Review exports before publishing, and only remove watermarks or marks you have the right to alter.
Got a clean photo? Next step: head to compress it, resize it, or convert the format before you share it.
Brush over a small distraction on a simple background. Erase Cat uses MI-GAN in your browser to fill the selected area, without uploading your photo or requiring an account. Download the result as a free PNG. The first run needs a model download; processing depends on your browser, device and image size. Inspect textures, lettering and subject edges against the original before using the result.
How it compares to cleanup.pictures, Magic Eraser & remove.bg
| 消除猫 / Erase Cat | cleanup.pictures | Magic Eraser | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uploads your photo to a server? | No · 100% local | Yes | In the gallery app |
| Free and unlimited? | ✓ | Free tier limited | Tied to a phone |
| Where it runs | Compatible browsers; image and device resource limits apply | Web tool | Photo apps; check their supported devices |
| Watermark on results? | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Signup / install required? | ✗ | Account for some features | Need the phone |
Comparison is based on each product's publicly stated terms (checked June 2026) and only covers verifiable axes — uploads, free/unlimited use, platform and watermarks — not a judgment of their output quality. Their policies may change; check their sites for the latest.
Frequently asked questions
Is my photo uploaded?
The photo and brush selection are processed in your browser, without uploading them to an erasing service. The first use downloads the model; loading the site and model requires network access.
Why does the first edit take time?
The browser must fetch and initialize a model. It can cache the model, but the browser may clear that cache and processing still depends on your device. If loading fails, keep your photo and selection and retry. Redownload the model only when model loading is the issue.
What should I try removing?
Start with small clutter on a simple background and include the object edges and shadow in your brush selection. Repeating patterns, text, large objects and areas beside a subject can leave seams or distortions. Generated fill does not recover factual hidden detail; compare it with the original before use.
If another edit fails, can I keep the last result?
A failed operation keeps the current photo, brush selection and last successful download. A successful edit clears its selection. Undo is for unprocessed brush strokes; it does not undo a completed erase.
Which images are supported, and what size is the download?
Choose a JPG, PNG or WEBP with up to 4 million pixels (4 MP), no more than 4096 px on either side and a file size up to 20 MiB. Supported photos export as a PNG at their original dimensions. If a photo exceeds these limits, choose an externally resized copy; the tool does not resize it automatically. Processing also depends on available browser memory.