Remove White Background from Signature

Use this on ink-on-paper signature scans before placing them on a form. Adjust threshold sliders, then download a transparent PNG.

Files stay on your device.This tool processes your file in the browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server.

How to use this tool

  1. Drop a photo or scan of your signature below.
  2. Adjust whiteness threshold and color variance sliders.
  3. Preview and download a transparent PNG.

Accepted files: PNG or JPG signature scans on white paper. Best for dark ink on light paper.

Drop a signature image

Works best on dark ink on white paper. Output is a PNG with transparency.

Your file never leaves this browser

Next: Resize for a form signature box.

Frequently asked questions

How do I remove the white background from a signature?

Upload the scan, tune the sliders, preview transparency on the checkerboard, then download PNG.

Is this full AI background removal?

No. It removes near-white, low-variance pixels—best for ink on paper.

What format is the output?

PNG with transparency. Use Resize Signature if you also need a specific box size.

Is the image uploaded?

No. Processing uses the Canvas API in your browser.