Remove image background with Google Gemini

Demo summary
The demonstration shows Gemini replacing the original background with a checkered pattern rather than creating a true transparent PNG.
Step-by-step
- Upload an image to Gemini
- Prompt the AI to remove the background from the image
Watch out for
- Gemini may replace the original background with a checkered pattern rather than a true transparent PNG
- Requests to remove specific background elements (like white and gray boxes) may be rejected by the AI
- Background removal requests can sometimes trigger content guideline violations
Highlights
“Gemini removed one background only to add another one”
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