Silhouette maker
A silhouette keeps only the outline of a subject, filled solid. Upload a photo with the subject against a plain background and you get a one-colour SVG for decals, wall art or laser cutting.
Preset: high detail, background removed.
How to use the silhouette maker
- 1Add an imageDrop a picture. It's traced in your browser, so nothing leaves your device.
- 2Set the colour countThis preset starts at 2 colours and removes a plain background. Fewer colours mean cleaner, simpler paths.
- 3Download the SVGOpen it in Illustrator, Inkscape, Figma, Cricut Design Space or your laser software.
Tips for better results
- Shoot the subject against a plain wall or sky.
- Side profiles make the most recognisable silhouettes.
Silhouette ideas
- Profile portraits make classic cameo-style wall art and gifts.
- Pet silhouettes make popular car decals and engraved tags.
- City skylines photographed at dusk trace beautifully into banners.
- Cut silhouettes from black card or vinyl, or laser-cut them from plywood.
Questions
- Do I need to sign up to try it?
- No. The preview runs in your browser without an account. You only need a plan to download the result.
- Is my file private?
- Yes. Processing happens on your device. Nothing is uploaded unless you save a result to your account.