How to Remove White Background in Illustrator: Complete Walkthrough

Why do you need to remove the white background

• Easy integration: Without the white background, you can layer your designs over other elements in presentations, posters, or product packaging without disrupting the overall flow.

How to remove the white background after image trace in Illustrator

Below are the steps on how to remove the white background from an image in Illustrator using the "Image trace" tool:

STEP 1
1. Import the image

STEP 2
1. Use the image trace

With the image selected, click the drop-down menu next to "Image trace" and choose "High fidelity photo." After your picture is vectorized, click "Expand." Then, go to "Object," hit "Ungroup, click the white background, and press "Delete" to remove it.

STEP 3
1. Export the image

Finally, export your artwork by choosing "File," selecting "Export," and clicking "Export As." Then, pick a format such as PNG for transparent backgrounds.

How to remove a white background from a vector in Illustrator - Pen tool

These are the steps on how to remove a white background in Illustrator from a vector file:

STEP 1
1. Upload and select the vector

STEP 2
1. Use the Pen tool to remove the BG

STEP 3
1. Export the vector

Go to "File," select "Export," and choose "Export As." Choose PNG with the “transparent background” option checked, or save as SVG for scalable vector use.

How to get rid of white background in Illustrator - Magic Wand

The Magic Wand tool offers a simple way to select and remove the white background in Illustrator and leave your artwork ready for transparent use.

STEP 1
1. Import the vector file

STEP 2
1. Use Magic Wand

STEP 3
1. Export to device

Finally, choose "File," click "Export," and select "Export As." Pick PNG file format, check "Use Artboards" if needed, and in PNG options set "Background color: transparent."

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STEP 1
1. Open "Image editor"

STEP 2
1. Remove the white background

STEP 3
1. Export the image

Finally, click "Download All," click the "Settings" icon next to "Download" to set the file format to PNG, check "Transparent background," and click "Download" one more time to export the image to your device.

Conclusion

FAQs

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1. How to remove a white background from the PNG in Illustrator?

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1. How to delete a white background in Illustrator and leave it transparent?

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1. Can I remove a white background in Illustrator using AI?