How to Remove the Background of a Picture

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the picture from which you want the background removed.

   This displays all your eraser tool options. ,, This brush is most effective at erasing large backgrounds.
   
   If working with smaller images and backgrounds, experiment with using a different brush style. , Select “Continuous” if erasing multiple colors in the background, or select “Once” if removing a background with one or two colors., This feature allows you to remove the background while preserving the sharpness of edges in your picture. , A low tolerance level is ideal for erasing one to two colors, while a high tolerance level erases a larger amount of colors.
   
   For example, if erasing the blue background of a sky, set your tolerance level between 20 and 25 percent for the best results., For example, if removing a tree behind a vehicle, position the pointer near the edge of the vehicle.
   
   The pointer will turn into a circle with crosshairs at its center. , Take care not to drag the crosshairs over the edges of the object against the background, since this erases part of your image.
   
   Use a smaller brush size to remove the background from small, tight areas between the object and background. ,
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   Step 2: Click on the “Eraser” tool in the left sidebar.

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   Step 3: Select “Background Eraser Tool.” This tool is designed specifically for erasing picture backgrounds.

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   Step 4: Select a round

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   Step 5: hard brush from the Options bar at the top of your session.

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   Step 6: Select your preferred sampling from the Options bar.

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   Step 7: Select “Find Edges” from the Limits dropdown menu.

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   Step 8: Select a value from the Tolerance dropdown menu.

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   Step 9: Position your cursor near the edge of the object from which you want the background removed.

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    Step 10: Click and drag the cursor across the background you want removed.

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    Step 11: Click “File” and select “Save.” The background of your picture is now removed.

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