Is image processing safe? Do you have to pay? Let's clear that up

No. Every Image8K tool runs on technologies built into your browser, like Canvas and WebAssembly. Reading, processing, and exporting your images all happen on your own device — we don't have a server that receives or stores your images, so there's technically no way for anything to be “saved on the backend.”

Yes. Detection and processing for background removal both happen right in your browser — your image itself is never sent to any server. The first use may require an internet connection to download the processing component once, after which it's cached by your browser and doesn't involve your image content at all.

No. The image only exists in the current page's memory, and closing or refreshing the page clears that data immediately. We don't write extra cookies or local storage to retain your original image content.

No. Since image processing happens entirely on your local device, the image never gets transmitted to us in the first place, so it couldn't be used for any other purpose.

You'll need a connection the first time you open the page, and the first time you use features that download a processing component (like background removal). Once loaded, the image processing itself relies on local computation, but we don't currently offer a dedicated offline mode — we recommend staying connected for the most reliable experience.

Use the “Convert Format” tool to turn HEIC into JPG or PNG. Once converted, almost any device or platform will be able to open and recognize it.

You control how much compression happens: drag the quality slider to set your own compression level (more compression means more visible quality loss), or use “target size” mode, where the tool automatically finds the best balance between quality and file size within your specified limit, minimizing visible quality loss.

Choose PNG if you need a transparent background (like a background-removed image or a logo); choose JPG for regular photos where transparency isn't needed, since it produces smaller files. If you want a balance of both size and quality, converting to WebP is also an option.

No. Format conversion and compression only change how the file is encoded and its file size — they don't change the pixel dimensions of the image. If you need to change the dimensions, use the “Resize Image” tool.

Most mainstream browsers and mobile photo apps now support WebP and AVIF. If you need to send the file to someone using an older device or software, it's safer to convert to the more widely compatible JPG or PNG.

Both detection and the actual cutout computation happen locally in your browser — the image itself never needs to be uploaded to any server.

The first use needs to download a processing component. Once downloaded, it's cached by your browser, so subsequent uses in the same browser won't need to re-download it and will be noticeably faster.

Try using a source photo where the subject and background have clearly different colors and brightness — fine details like hair strands will look more natural that way. Even lighting and a clear subject usually produce better results. You can also switch to a higher-quality model in the dropdown on the tool page and try again.

It supports automatic detection and background separation for common subjects like people and products — great for swapping ID photo backgrounds or creating white-background ecommerce photos. After removing the background, you can switch to a solid color, a transparent background, or upload your own image as the new background.

Speed mainly depends on your device's performance and the image size: a decent computer usually finishes in a few seconds, while some phones and older computers will take longer — that's normal.

First check whether the current tool supports your image format and whether the file is under 20MB. If the file is too large, try compressing it with “Compress Image” first, then re-upload. You can also try refreshing the page or switching browsers.

Features like background removal need to download a processing component the first time, which can take longer on a slow connection — please be patient. If it's unresponsive for a long time, try refreshing the page and starting over; this is usually caused by network fluctuations or an oversized image.

First check that the download completed fully. If it's a zip file from a batch download, you'll need to unzip it first to view the images inside. If it still won't open, try processing and downloading it again.

Most tools let you adjust parameters or re-select an image at any time without refreshing the page. Since the original image is never modified, you can always re-upload it and start fresh.

Try a hard refresh to clear your browser cache, or switch to a mainstream browser and reopen the page. If the problem persists, feel free to let us know using the contact info at the bottom of the page.