Wixel: Replacing an image's background with AI
3 min
In this article
- Replacing an image's background
- FAQs
This article refers to the previous version of Wixel. A new version was released in December 2025. If you're unsure whether you’re using the new or previous Wixel, view more information here.
Elevate your visuals and customize your background to suit your creative goals effortlessly with Wixel's Replace Background tool. Generate an AI-powered background tailored to your ideas, or choose from solid colors, patterns, and images to create striking results.
Note:
AI credits are only used if you generate a background with AI. Selecting a solid color, pattern, or image does not use any credits.
Replacing an image's background
Replace the background of an image with a custom design of your choice. Whether you want to generate a new background using AI or pick from existing colors, patterns, or images, this tool makes it easy to enhance your images.
To replace an image's background:
- Go to your project in Wixel.
- Select the image you want to edit.
- Click Edit Image at the top.
- Click Replace Background.
- Choose how to replace the background:
- Generate a background: Write a description of how you'd like the AI to create your background.
- Choose a background: Select a color, pattern, or image as your background.
- Colors: Click the Add button
to pick a new color and adjust the opacity. - Patterns & Images: Choose a pattern or image from your uploaded media.
Tip: Enhance the image by enabling the Apply Shadow toggle. Then, click Adjust below the toggle to further customize the shadow.
- Colors: Click the Add button
FAQs
Click a question below to learn more about the Replace Background tool.
What are some examples of how I can use the Replace Background tool?
I'm not sure what to write in the Replace Background description. Can you help?
What should I keep in mind when writing a description for an AI background?