Learn AI Cut: Image Cutouts, Video Highlights & More

How to cut out images and videos with AI

The fastest way to get good at AI cutting is by using a tool that can easily work with both photos and videos. The CapCut App is that all-in-one solution, and more than a billion people around the world trust it. It has a simple, easy-to-use interface and powerful computer vision technology that makes professional editing simple for everyone.

The CapCut App delivers precise image cutouts using semantic segmentation. And, on the video side, its intelligent auto-cutting feature analyzes scenes and automatically creates engaging highlight reels. This flexibility (cutting both images and videos) makes it easy and quick to do everything from switching backgrounds for social media posts to cleaning up product shots for e-commerce sites and making videos for marketers.

Steps to master AI cutting with the CapCut App

Ready to see CapCut App's AI cutting power in action? This guide promises to teach you just that, and we'll show you how in 3 easy-to-follow steps. To get started, click the link below, download the CapCut app, and follow along:

Method 1: AI cut out images and remove backgrounds

STEP 1
1. Upload your photo

Open the CapCut App and tap Remove background. This will take you to your media library. Pick the picture you want to change. Pick one with a clear subject and sharp edges. After making your choice, tap Next to enter the image background remover.

STEP 2
1. Let AI detect the subject

CapCut App's AI will analyze your picture and get rid of the background in seconds (giving your subject a clean cutout). You can then proceed to fine-tune the result with "Manual select," using the paint brush to mark the areas you want taken off.

STEP 3
1. Download your cutout

Once your transparent cutout looks just right, tap Export to save it to your device. Your clean, professional cutout is now ready for social media, product listings, or any creative project.

Method 2: AI Auto cut videos into highlights

STEP 1
1. Import your video clips

Open the CapCut app and click on "All tools." Under "AI tools," click on the AutoCut feature. This action will open up your gallery—you can select the video(s) and click "Next."

STEP 2
1. Let AI analyze and cut

The AI will immediately start analyzing your video(s) to identify the highlights of your video and cut out the best moments. It uses smart scene detection and content analysis to create smooth transitions and sync your clips to background music—all in just seconds.

STEP 3
1. Customize and export

The created highlight comes with trendy background music that matches your scenes. You can customize your highlight by tapping Edit on the template (scene sequence) you like to replace scenes, crop, and change the background music using the CapCut App's auto video editor. Once you are happy with your video, click the "Export" button to save it on your device.

Discover tools to enhance your cutout

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1. Auto enhancer: CapCut App's Auto Enhance feature uses AI to instantly boost your photo quality with one tap. It increases resolution up to Ultra HD, reduces noise, fixes lighting, and sharpens details. It is perfect for giving your cutouts a clean, professional finish without manual adjustments.
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2. Retouch: Use CapCut App's AI-powered Retouch feature to automatically enhance people in your photos. Choose from preset styles like "Dolly Classic" for quick improvements, or use targeted options to smooth skin, brighten eyes, and adjust facial features—ensuring your subjects look their best after background removal.
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3. Image-to-image generator: CapCut App's Image-to-image generator is perfect for creating custom backgrounds for your cutouts. Just think of the best location possible, then give the AI a detailed description of the background you want to see, and the AI will generate it in seconds.
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4. AI expander: CapCut App's AI Expand feature extends your photos beyond their original borders with natural-looking results. If your cutout needs more space or a different aspect ratio for social platforms, this tool generates additional content that matches your photo's style and lighting.
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5. Frame capture: Extract high-quality still images from any point in your video clips with CapCut App 's Frame capture (or video to image sequence) feature. It's perfect for creating thumbnails, grabbing action shots, or pulling the best expressions from video footage—turning moving moments into crisp photos instantly.

How to AI cut background with a specialized background removal app

For users who prioritize e-commerce and product photography, specialized photo editors often deliver more targeted features than general-purpose tools. PhotoRoom focuses specifically on helping e-commerce sellers and small businesses create professional product photography quickly and affordably. With over 100+ million users, the app combines AI-powered background removal with pre-sized templates optimized for popular marketplaces like Amazon, Shopify, and Etsy—streamlining the entire product listing workflow from photo to sale.

Steps to AI cut off backgrounds with PhotoRoom

STEP 1
1. Upload your photo

Start by downloading PhotoRoom from your Google Play Store or App Store and launching it. Inside the app, you'll find the "Remove background" feature in the "Editing tools" section. Tap on it, then select the photo with the background you want removed.

STEP 2
1. Let AI process and refine

The AI will analyze your photo, identify the subject(s) and background, then automatically remove the background. If you are not satisfied with the result, you can tap on it to adjust it manually—it allows you to erase or restore any part you paint.

STEP 3
1. Customize and export

You can change the background by clicking any of the solid free backgrounds available on the app. You can also carry out other edits, like adding shadows, text, or your preferred background from the gallery. Once you are happy with how everything looks, easily save it on your phone or share it with friends by clicking the Export button.

Key features

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1. Instant background removal: PhotoRoom's AI automatically detects and removes backgrounds with professional accuracy, processing even complex edges like hair and fur. The tool includes manual refinement options with brush tools for perfect precision when automatic detection needs fine-tuning.
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2. Batch editor: Edit up to 50 images at once in PhotoRoom. This feature is perfect for e-commerce sellers handling large product catalogs.
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3. AI-generated backgrounds: Create custom, realistic backgrounds using simple text prompts instead of relying on stock images. PhotoRoom's AI generates studio-quality backgrounds, lifestyle settings, or solid colors that perfectly match your brand aesthetic and product requirements.
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4. Smart resize with templates: Automatically resize images for specific platforms, like Instagram, Amazon, Shopify, or Etsy, with pre-optimized dimensions. The tool includes marketplace-specific templates that ensure your images meet each platform's technical requirements while maintaining professional quality.

How to AI cut off photos with an AI-enhanced graphic design editor

If you need both resizing and advanced design tools, an all-in-one graphic design platform is the way to go. Adobe Express offers smart resizing alongside a full creative toolkit, making it ideal for creators who want more than just basic edits. It's great for designing content for Instagram, LinkedIn, or even print. Adobe Express makes the whole process easy—from resizing photos to creating polished, branded visuals—all in one place.

Steps to AI cut out image size with Adobe Express

STEP 1
1. Upload your photo

Download the Adobe Express app from the Google Play Store or the App Store and launch it. From the app's homepage, you'll see "Resize image" under the Quick editing tools section. Tap on it, then select the photo you want to resize.

STEP 2
1. Resize

The AI will analyze your photo, and after a few seconds, present you with custom aspect ratios you can use for platforms like YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. You input the exact size you want by adjusting the width and height or by dragging the edges of your photo to extend it.

STEP 3
1. Download your resized image

Once you are satisfied with the results, click the Download button to save it on your phone.

Key features

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1. AI-powered expand: Adobe Express uses generative AI to intelligently fill in missing edges when resizing images, extending your photos naturally without stretching or cropping. The AI analyzes your design and seamlessly integrates new content so no one can tell where the original ends and AI begins.
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2. Platform-specific presets: Quickly resize your images for different social media platforms using easy dropdown presets, like Instagram Stories, Facebook Posts, YouTube Thumbnails, and LinkedIn Banners. Adobe Express automatically adjusts your image to fit each platform's ideal size, while keeping the quality sharp and professional.
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3. Brand kits integration: Keep your fonts, colors, and logos ready to go with built-in brand kits. With just one tap, you can apply your branding across all resized content—making it easy to stay consistent. It's especially useful for businesses creating lots of social media assets while keeping everything on-brand.

Expert tips to sharpen your AI cut results and workflow

Now that you've got the basics down, it's time to enhance your workflow. These expert strategies will help you create more consistent, polished results:

• Use high-resolution source images: AI works better with clear, detailed photos. The "garbage in, garbage out" principle applies to AI cutting tools as well—low-resolution images, poor lighting, and insufficient contrast between foreground and background make it harder for algorithms to detect edges and subjects accurately.
• Balance automation with manual control: AI saves time, but not every edge will be perfect. Choose tools that let you tweak results with erasers, feathering, or subject re-centering to avoid sloppy cutouts. The most successful workflows combine AI speed with human oversight—apps like CapCut and PhotoRoom offer manual refinement tools to perfect complex areas, like hair, fur, or transparent objects.
• Test free plans before you commit: Most AI cutting tools offer free tiers or trials that let you evaluate their accuracy on your specific content types. Test how well each tool handles your typical subjects—whether that's products, portraits, or complex backgrounds—before investing in premium features.
• Use platform-specific presets to speed up output: Many editors now have AI features that allow you to resize your photos for platforms like Facebook or YouTube. This ease eliminates guesswork and makes sure that your content looks great and displays correctly on the channel.
• Plan ahead for generative features: Basic cutouts are now standard—but what really sets editing tools apart is what you can do next. If you want to scale your content creation, look for tools like the CapCut App that offer AI-generated backgrounds, shadows, and full scene edits. These advanced features turn simple cutouts into polished marketing visuals.

Conclusion

AI cut technology has changed the way content is made, cutting hours of tedious editing down to seconds. Whether you need to get rid of backgrounds right away, have video highlights made automatically, or resize files for a specific platform, the right tool can help you get a lot more done while still keeping professional quality. While specialized apps like PhotoRoom excel at e-commerce photography and Adobe Express offers comprehensive design features, CapCut stands out as the ultimate all-in-one solution. With AI image cutouts, video auto-cutting, semantic segmentation, and smart scene detection, the CapCut App gives creators everything they need in one place. Ready to streamline your workflow? Download the CapCut App today and see how easy professional editing can be.

FAQs

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1. Are there limits on image size, video length, or file size when using an AI cut out tool?

Yes, most AI cutting tools do have some restrictions. These limitations can be different if you're using a web platform or a mobile app. Apps for phones usually cap images at 4K (3840x2160 pixels) and video files at 50–100MB in size. Most web-based editors let you share files that are at least 500 MB in size and can handle higher resolutions.

Also, some free tools may only let you make videos that are up to 30 seconds long, while others let you make videos that are up to 10 minutes long. To work around these limits, many creators compress videos before uploading, break longer clips into smaller parts, or temporarily lower image resolution for processing.

CapCut App is great at working with big files—you can edit 4K videos and high-resolution photos without losing quality. Its optimized AI processing makes working with big files smooth and efficient—perfect for professional-level content creation. Ready to edit without file size anxiety? Download the CapCut App and experience seamless large file processing.

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1. Which AI cutout method works best for social media content?

The best editing method depends on what you're creating and how often you post. For quick daily content like stories or reels, CapCut App's one-tap background removal gives you fast, consistent results. But for polished content—like product photos or brand campaigns—a hybrid workflow that mixes AI automation with manual touch-ups gives you more control and precision.

Video content has its own needs. Short-form videos for TikTok or Instagram Reels call for quick processing and trendy effects, while YouTube thumbnails need high-res detail and cleaner visuals. Each platform also has its own format—square for Instagram, vertical for TikTok, and a more polished look for LinkedIn.

CapCut App makes it easy to meet all of these needs. With AI image cutouts for photos, AutoCut highlights for video, and platform-specific templates built in, it's the all-in-one tool for creators who want their content to look great everywhere. Ready to streamline your social media workflow? Try the CapCut App and create standout content with ease.

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1. Why does my AI cut out look jagged or fuzzy?

Jagged or fuzzy cutouts usually happen for a few common reasons. Low-resolution images don't give the AI enough detail to detect clean edges, and complex elements like hair, fur, or transparent areas can confuse even advanced models. Poor lighting or low contrast between the subject and background also makes it harder for the AI to separate them accurately.

To fix this, start with high-quality images, use good lighting, and make sure there's enough contrast between the subject and background. For tricky areas, manual touch-ups are key. CapCut App makes this easy with Manual Select and Eraser tools that give you full control over edge cleanup. Plus, its HD Upscale feature sharpens the final result for a crisp, professional finish.

CapCut App's smart mix of AI speed and manual precision ensures your cutouts are clean and polished every time. Want pro-level results? Download the CapCut App and master your edits with ease.