In this post we take a deep dive into a new feature: background removal!
If you’re a subscriber, you’ve probably noticed a bunch of new features on Cookie Design Lab. Check out this post for an overview on all of them and to catch up on what’s available. For this blog post, I’m focusing on the feature I’ve been wanting for months - background removal!
Have you ever been provided with a photo of a person, pet, or object to turn into a cookie, but the photo is cluttered with an entire scene, meaning you’d have to use an editing program to remove the background. Extra steps and extra time, plus changes to the photo wouldn’t necessarily line up with your cutter. That’s no longer a problem. With background removal, you can:
Isolate exactly what you want — Upload a photo and instantly remove the background, keeping just the subject (like the people or the pet) you want to turn into a cutter.
Edit with precision — Refine the outline of your cutter directly in Cookie Design Lab, something most other programs don’t allow.
Match your image perfectly — Download the altered matching image (background-free) to use with your food printer. That means you can design, cut, and print your cookies in perfect harmony.
With background removal, Cookie Design Lab takes another step toward making professional cookie design approachable for everyone—from home bakers to full-scale cookie businesses. Now, turning a snapshot into a cookie cutter (and matching food printer file) is as easy as drag, drop, and click.
So go ahead: upload that family photo, your client’s logo, or your pet’s best glamour shot. With background removal, you’ll get exactly what you want—and nothing you don’t.
New to Cookie Design Lab and the wonderful world of 3D printing your own cookie cutters at home? Welcome! Check out all our blogs to learn more about what we offer, get your burning questions answered in our FAQs, and check out our YouTube channel to see Cookie Design Lab in action. Want to try it out? You can play around and design cutters for free (note, you won’t be able to download the STLs) or email us at [email protected] to get a code for a one week free trial.