Start with a white backdrop.
Use a white, non-high-key background. Fleece (Westcott recommended), paper, muslin, or vinyl are suitable options.
GET READY FOR BACKGROUND REMOVAL
Background Removal
Certification.
Great backgrounds start with a great capture. Get your setup ready, share nine sample images, and let our team help you get certified.
9 sample images3 framing stylesReviewed by our team
A great capture. A new backdrop.01 / THE RIGHT START
Set up for a clean removal.
Before using our Background Removal service, you’ll need to complete certification. Start with these capture essentials.
Light the subject, not the backdrop.
The white backdrop should photograph as light to medium gray. Avoid lighting it to bright, high-key white.
Keep the subject on the background.
Make sure the entire subject stays within the backdrop. Check your framing before taking each sample.
Keep every file under the limits.
Each image must be under 8 MB and 24 MP. The form checks both when you add a JPG or PNG.
THE SETUP AT A GLANCETop view
A white backdrop can look gray in-camera. That’s ideal—keep your light on the subject.
02 / YOUR SAMPLE SET
Three views. Nine images.
Submit a variety of original captures from your setup: three images in each framing style below.
013 imagesFull-length
Head to toe, with the entire subject on the backdrop.
023 imagesThree-quarter length
A three-quarter view, with room around the subject.
033 imagesClose-up
A closer portrait that shows hair and edge detail.
Framing examples from our certification guide. Upload your original captures, before background removal.
GOOD TO KNOW
A little guidance before you send.
What happens after I submit?
Our team processes your samples and reviews the results. We’ll follow up using the email address you provide with feedback and next steps. A sample preview does not grant certification.
Do I need to remove the backgrounds first?
No. Submit the original images from your photography setup so our team can evaluate how they work with Background Removal.
What if I need help with my setup?
Contact tech support with questions about your setup, sample images, or certification.
03 / READY WHEN YOU ARE
Your certification starts here.
Add your details and samples below. Once submitted, our team will review your images and follow up by email.