Remove Background from images

Last updated on Feb 20, 2026

Learn how to use the GenStudio plugin to remove image backgrounds directly in your Figma workspace.

You can remove unwanted backgrounds from images without leaving Figma to streamline your design workflow. The Remove Background feature in the Firefly plugin automatically detects and removes backgrounds from images in your Figma projects.

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  • Figma desktop app or Figma in the browser
  • Adobe GenStudio plugin installed in Figma
  • Active Adobe account with Firefly access

Select the Remove Background option in the Firefly plugin panel.

Select an image by:

  • Selecting an image on the Figma canvas
  • Selecting Upload image to add from your device
  • Selecting Browse AEM assets to access files from Adobe Experience Manager

Select Remove to process the image.

Firefly panel in Figma displaying an image with its background removed and a success message indicating the edit is complete.
A success message is displayed once the image background is removed.

If you selected an image from the canvas, the processed image automatically replaces it. If you uploaded from your device or AEM, drag the generated image onto the canvas or select Insert Image to place it.

Note

Images taken directly from the canvas maintain their original position and size, making it easy to update existing designs.