How to Remove Background in Photoshop! (Fast & Easy)

Chrisnd Graphics
27 Feb 202403:55

TLDRThis tutorial guides you through the quick and easy process of removing a background in Photoshop CC 2022. Starting by opening your image in Photoshop, it covers using the Quick Selection tool, refining selections with the Select and Mask dialog, and enhancing edges with the Refine Edge brush. The video demonstrates how to save the final image as a PNG with a transparent background, allowing for any desired background replacement. This efficient method ensures high-quality results, perfect for beginners or those needing a quick refresher.

Takeaways

  • 🖼️ Open Photoshop and import your image by dragging and dropping it into the workspace.
  • 🔍 Use the Quick Selection Tool to select the main subject of your image.
  • 📌 With the subject selected, click on 'Select' and then 'Subject' to refine the selection.
  • 🔄 Deselect the background by clicking the 'minus' button and select the image with the 'plus' button.
  • 🎭 Go to 'Select and Mask' to further refine the selection, especially around complex areas like hair.
  • 👁️ Adjust the 'View' to 'Overlay' and set the color to red for a clear visual of the selection border.
  • 🖌️ Use the 'Refine Edge Brush Tool' to clean up any unwanted parts, such as stray hairs.
  • 📋 In the 'Output To' section, choose 'New Layer with Layer Mask' to create a transparent background.
  • 🎨 You can now change the background to any color you like as the original background is removed.
  • 💾 To save your image as a PNG with a transparent background, uncheck the background layer.
  • 🔄 Go to 'File' and 'Save As' or 'Export', then change the 'Save as type' to PNG.
  • 📝 Rename your file if desired, and confirm the save to keep your image with the new background.

Q & A

  • What is the first step to remove the background in Photoshop CC 2022?

    -The first step is to open Photoshop and then navigate to the folder where the image is stored, right-click on the image, and drag and drop it into Photoshop.

  • Which tool should be selected to start the background removal process?

    -The Quick Selection tool should be selected to start the background removal process.

  • How do you ensure that every part of the image is selected?

    -You need to zoom in on the image and use the plus and minus options to select or deselect parts of the image, making sure all the desired parts are included.

  • What should you do if there are unwanted parts selected on the hair?

    -To adjust unwanted parts, such as hair, you should go to 'Select and Mask', set the View to Overlay, choose red as the color, and use the refine Edge brush tool with the 'Refine Hair' option to remove the unwanted parts.

  • How do you output the selection to a new layer with a layer mask?

    -After refining the selection, go to 'Output To' and choose 'New Layer with Layer Mask', then click 'OK'.

  • What is the process to save the image as a PNG with a transparent background?

    -To save the image as a PNG, uncheck the background layer, go to 'File' and click 'Save As'. Choose 'PNG' as the file type, rename the file if desired, and then click 'Save'. In the dialogue box that opens, leave the settings as they are and click 'OK'.

  • What does the 'Select Subject' option do in Photoshop?

    -The 'Select Subject' option in Photoshop automatically selects the main subject of the image, making it easier to isolate the subject from the background.

  • How can you change the background color of the image after removing the original background?

    -After removing the original background and creating a new layer with a layer mask, you can change the background to any color you want by creating a new layer below the image layer and filling it with the desired color.

  • What does the 'Refine Edge Brush Tool' do in the 'Select and Mask' workspace?

    -The 'Refine Edge Brush Tool' in the 'Select and Mask' workspace allows for fine-tuning of the edges, particularly useful for complex areas like hair or fur, to ensure a clean and precise selection.

  • What is the purpose of the 'Opacity' setting when using the 'Select and Mask' tool?

    -The 'Opacity' setting in the 'Select and Mask' tool controls the transparency level of the overlay used to visualize the selection. A higher opacity makes the overlay more solid, while a lower opacity makes it more transparent, allowing for better visibility of the underlying image.

  • How do you export the image as a PNG with a transparent background?

    -To export the image as a PNG with a transparent background, after ensuring the background layer is unchecked, go to 'File', then 'Export', change the 'Save as type' to PNG, and proceed to save the file as described previously.

  • What is the benefit of using a layer mask instead of simply erasing the background?

    -A layer mask allows for non-destructive editing, meaning you can easily revert or adjust the background removal without affecting the original image. It also provides more flexibility in refining the edges and details of the selection.

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🖼️ Removing Background in Photoshop CC 2022

This paragraph provides a step-by-step guide on how to remove the background of an image using Photoshop CC 2022. The process begins with opening the image in Photoshop and using the Quick Selection tool to select the subject of the image. The user is instructed to refine the selection by deselecting the background and ensuring all parts of the image are selected. A dialogue box allows for adjustments, particularly for areas like hair where unwanted selections may occur. The refine Edge brush tool is used to clean up these areas. Once the selection is perfect, the user is guided to output the selection as a new layer with a layer mask. The final step involves saving the image as a PNG, which can then have its background changed to any desired color. The user is given options to save or export the image in PNG format, with instructions on how to do so.

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Keywords

💡Photoshop CC 2022

Photoshop CC 2022 refers to the 2022 version of Adobe Photoshop, a widely used digital image editing software. It is the platform where the entire process of background removal is demonstrated in the video. The software is known for its powerful tools that allow users to manipulate images with precision and creativity.

💡Quick Selection Tool

The Quick Selection Tool in Photoshop is a selection tool that allows users to quickly and easily select parts of an image by clicking and dragging over the area they want to select. In the video, it is used to initially select the subject of the image to be isolated from the background.

💡Select Subject

Select Subject is a feature in Photoshop that automatically detects and selects the main subject of an image. It is used after the initial selection to refine the selection and ensure that the entire subject is included. In the context of the video, it is a crucial step to accurately isolate the desired part of the image.

💡Zoom

Zooming in Photoshop is the process of bringing the image closer to the viewer, allowing for more detailed work. The video instructs the user to zoom in on the image to ensure that every part of the subject is accurately selected, which is essential for a clean background removal.

💡Deselect

To deselect in Photoshop means to remove the selection from a part of the image. The script mentions clicking 'minus' to deselect the background part, which is a step towards isolating the subject from the background.

💡Select and Mask

Select and Mask is a feature in Photoshop used to refine selections, particularly useful for areas with complex details like hair or fur. In the video, it is used to clean up any unwanted parts of the selection, such as stray hairs, to achieve a more precise selection.

💡Refine Edge Brush Tool

The Refine Edge Brush Tool is a tool within the Select and Mask feature that allows for the fine-tuning of selections, especially around complex edges like hair. In the video, it is used to eliminate unwanted parts of the selection, ensuring a smooth and clean transition between the subject and the background.

💡Output to

In the context of the video, 'Output to' refers to the option in Photoshop that allows users to determine how the selection is outputted once the selection process is complete. Choosing 'New Layer with Layer Mask' is a method to keep the selected subject separate from the background with a non-destructive layer mask.

💡PNG Image

A PNG (Portable Network Graphics) image is a type of digital image format known for its ability to support transparency. In the video, the subject is saved as a PNG to maintain the transparent background, allowing the user to change the background to any color without affecting the subject.

💡Layer Mask

A layer mask in Photoshop is a non-destructive editing technique that hides or reveals parts of a layer. It is used in the video to separate the subject from the background, creating a mask that can be adjusted without altering the original image.

💡Save As

The 'Save As' command in Photoshop allows users to save a copy of their work under a new name or format. In the video, it is used to save the image with a transparent background as a PNG file, which can then be used in various applications while maintaining the background removal.

💡Export

Export in Photoshop is the process of converting the image to a different format or specification for use in other applications or platforms. The video mentions exporting the image to change the save as type to PNG, which is a common step when preparing images for web use or other specific purposes.

Highlights

This video provides a step-by-step guide to quickly and easily remove the background in Photoshop CC 2022.

Open Photoshop and navigate to the folder containing your image.

Drag and drop the image into Photoshop to open it.

Select the Quick Selection tool and ensure it's set to 'Plus' mode.

Click on 'Select' from the top menu bar and then 'Subject' to automatically select the main object in the image.

Zoom in and refine the selection to include all parts of the image and deselect the background.

Use the 'Select and Mask' option to further refine the selection, especially around complex areas like hair.

Adjust the 'View' to 'Overlay' and set the color to red for better visibility of the selection edges.

Utilize the 'Refine Edge Brush Tool' to clean up any unwanted parts of the selection.

Click 'Refine Hair' at the top to automatically remove unwanted parts from complex areas like hair.

Choose 'Output to' and select 'New Layer with Layer Mask' to create a transparent background.

Click 'OK' to finalize the selection and create a PNG image with a transparent background.

You can now change the background to any color you prefer.

To save the image as a PNG, uncheck the 'Background' layer and go to 'File' then 'Save As'.

Alternatively, you can click 'Export' and change the 'Save as type' to PNG.

Rename the file if desired, then click 'Save' to start the save process.

In the save dialogue, leave the settings as they are and click 'OK' to finalize the save.

The image will be saved with a transparent background, ready for use in various applications.

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