Learn 3 easy ways to remove backgrounds in Illustrator. From Image Trace to Magic Wand, discover what works best for your specific project. For a more detailed step-by-step you can check out our blog post: https://www.remove.bg/b/how-to-remove-image-backgrounds-in-illustrator.

1. How to
Remove Image
Backgrounds
in Illustrator
Create outline with the Pen tool.
Select image + outline.
Right-click > Make clipping mask.
Select the background + press Delete.
Export as a PNG.
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Go to Window > Image Trace.
Choose High Fidelity Photo.
Click on Object > Expand.
Select the background + press Delete.
Export as PNG.
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For vector files (AI, EPS, SVG) use the
Magic Wand to select the background.
Hold shift to select multiple elements.
Press Delete + export as EPS.
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Use Image Trace
Use Pen Tool
Use Magic Wand
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3