# Remove background from logo > To make a logo transparent, upload the logo (JPG, PNG, WEBP or a photo of it) to Kenerate, run Cutout HD so thin lines and small text stay sharp, and download a transparent PNG. If you have the original vector file, export an SVG instead — it stays sharp at any size. URL: https://kenerateai.com/remove-background-from-logo Publisher: Kenerate AI (https://kenerateai.com) Last updated: 26 September 2026 ## Key facts - Best mode: Cutout HD for fine edges - Keeps: Thin lines, small text, soft edges - Best format: SVG if vector; otherwise PNG - Free to start: 25 credits on sign-up ## Steps 1. Upload the logo — The biggest, sharpest version you have — JPG, PNG, WEBP or a photo. 2. Run Cutout HD — The background is removed; lines and lettering are kept. 3. Download and test — Download the PNG and check it on a dark and a light background. ## In depth ### SVG vs PNG The W3C defines SVG as scalable — not limited to a single, fixed pixel size — while raster formats like PNG and JPEG store information for every pixel [1]. So a transparent PNG from this tool is perfect for websites, slides and social profiles, but if you need to print a logo on a banner, ask the designer for the original vector (SVG, AI or EPS). ### What platforms ask for Size and background rules from each platform: - Google Search favicon — square, at least 8 × 8 px, larger than 48 × 48 px recommended; PNG among the accepted formats [2]. - LinkedIn Page logo — 400 × 400 recommended (268 × 268 minimum), PNG or JPEG up to 3 MB, shown on both light and dark backgrounds [3]. - Google Play app icon — 512 × 512, 32-bit PNG, full square; avoid a transparent background because it shows the Play UI colour [4]. ### Test on light and dark LinkedIn shows logos on both light and dark backgrounds [3], so a black logo with a transparent background can vanish in dark mode. Preview the PNG on both before uploading, and keep a white version if needed. References: [1] W3C — SVG 1.1, Concepts (scalable graphics): https://www.w3.org/TR/SVG11/concepts.html [2] Google Search Central — Favicon guidelines: https://developers.google.com/search/docs/appearance/favicon-in-search [3] LinkedIn Help — Page logo and cover image sizes: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a563309 [4] Android Developers — Google Play icon design specifications: https://developer.android.com/distribute/google-play/resources/icon-design-specifications ## FAQ Q: How do I make my logo background transparent? A: Upload the logo to Kenerate, run Cutout HD and download the transparent PNG. Check it on a dark background to make sure no white edge is left. Q: PNG or SVG for a logo? A: SVG if you have the original vector artwork — it's tiny and sharp at any size. PNG with transparency works everywhere else, including slides, social media and most website builders. Q: What size should a transparent logo PNG be? A: Export at least twice the largest size it will be shown at — for example 1000 px wide for a website header — so it stays crisp on high-resolution screens. Q: Can I remove the background from a logo in a photo? A: Yes — a logo on paper, a sign or a business card. Photograph it straight on in even light; Cutout HD removes the paper and shadow. Q: Why does my transparent logo have a white edge? A: The background was removed by colour and left near-white pixels. Use Cutout HD, or recolour the edge in an editor. Q: Can I make a favicon from the transparent logo? A: Yes. Crop the PNG to a square around the icon part of the logo; most site builders accept a square PNG as a favicon. Q: Is it free? A: Free to start with 25 credits on sign-up. Bigger jobs use one-time credit packs that never expire, with no subscription and no watermark. Q: Can I remove someone else's logo from an image? A: Only edit logos you own or have permission to use. 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