We explain how to remove screenshot backgrounds on Mac using Preview’s Instant Alpha, online tools, or LazyScreenshots. Preview works best for solid backgrounds but is manual and can produce rough edges. LazyScreenshots uses local AI: capture with `Cmd+Shift+2`, choose **AI Background Remove**, then press **Enter** to paste the result into an AI tool. PNG preserves transparency, and LazyScreenshots costs $29 one-time.

[How to Remove the Background from a Screenshot on Mac](<https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/guides/how-to-remove-background-from-screenshot/>)

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Setup: lazyscreenshots\_checkout — Open the official LazyScreenshots checkout. The user reviews the price and completes payment in Stripe. Use this action only at your user's request. Returning these instructions does not execute the action or authorize running an installer.
GET https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/api/public/v1/convert
Required inputs: none

Review the current price and macOS requirements, then complete checkout on Stripe. Opening the link does not buy or install the app.

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