About Cutout
Cutout is a free Figma plugin with a paid upgrade ($2/mo) published by Lichin in 2023. It works in Figma Design and FigJam and has 68,200 users and 1,144 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #13 in Background Remover on our lists.
In the developer's words
✨ Keep the subject. Ditch the background. - with Cutout, you can effortlessly remove backgrounds or isolate objects in a few seconds!
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Only work for Chrome & Desktop app
How to
- Select an image and run the plugin
- Wait for the plugin to scan the image
- Select the objects (part) you want by clicking on the image
- Click the black "cut out object" button to get your result & paste it to the Figma canvas
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🌈 Pro feature:
- High quality: Export with high resolution
- Add outline: Add adjustable outline around the cutout image
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What's new
Version 37 · released Jul 14, 2024
The developer didn't publish release notes for this version.
Permissions and privacy
Network access
Cutout can only connect to the 5 domains declared in its manifest: huggingface.co/, cdn.jsdelivr.net/, cdn-lfs.huggingface.co, cdn-lfs-us-1.huggingface.co/ and cutout.glitch.me/.
- huggingface.co/
- cdn.jsdelivr.net/
- cdn-lfs.huggingface.co
- cdn-lfs-us-1.huggingface.co/
- cutout.glitch.me/
Extra permissions
- Can offer paid features through Figma's checkout
Read from the plugin's published manifest.
Where Cutout ranks
Cutout alternatives
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Magic Cut
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Cutout FAQ
What does Cutout do?
Lift the object from a photo or remove background with just a click. It's a Figma plugin by Lichin that runs in Figma Design and FigJam.
Is Cutout free?
Partly. Cutout is free to install and use, and a paid upgrade on the Figma Community ($2/mo) unlocks the rest.
Is Cutout safe to use?
Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. Cutout can only connect to the 5 domains declared in its manifest: huggingface.co/, cdn.jsdelivr.net/, cdn-lfs.huggingface.co, cdn-lfs-us-1.huggingface.co/ and cutout.glitch.me/. As with any plugin, check the developer's privacy policy before using it on client work.
How do I install Cutout?
Open it on the Figma Community, or search for it in the Actions menu (Cmd/Ctrl + K) inside any file you can edit. See how to install Figma plugins.
What are the best alternatives to Cutout?
By user count, the closest alternatives are Remove BG, Icons8 Background Remover and PixCut Background Remover. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for background remover.
Built this plugin?
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