Remove image background with Google Gemini

Gemini Try it →Watch full video →@TheFigCo · Jan 2026

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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0:540:22Remove image background with Google GeminiCurrentThe demonstration shows Gemini replacing the original background with a checkered pattern rather than creating a true transparent PNG.@TheFigCo