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Editing Essentials

Shadow

Remove shadows

☀️ Shadow Remove: Morphological background subtraction reduces harsh shadows on documents and products.

About the Shadow tool

Shadow is one of our editing essentials, designed to remove shadows quickly so your photo looks its best before you share it.

Examples

Shadow example

How to use the Shadow tool

  1. 1Open the Shadow tool page and click the upload area, or drag your image directly onto it.
  2. 2Choose a JPG, PNG, or WebP file up to 20MB. Your image loads instantly into the preview panel.
  3. 3The tool processes your image automatically. A progress indicator shows while the result is prepared.
  4. 4Review the result in the before and after preview, then click Download to save the finished file to your device.

Common ways to use Shadow

  • Fix common issues in phone photos before posting or printing
  • Prepare a photo for a profile picture or an official document
  • Improve image quality without learning complex editing software

Frequently asked questions

How long does Shadow take?

Most images are processed within a few seconds, though larger files may take a little longer.

Will my photo lose quality?

Shadow preserves the original resolution wherever possible, so your result stays sharp.