Hello everyone.

Im trying to find out how to cut out images, lets say i got an image with a backround. How do i get rid of the backround?

Thanks for your help.

wrong forum

Not necessary, maybe he is paying anyone who can help him figure this out.

To cut out the background of an image, you need an image editor. Just find one, and check out the manual/help on how to "crop" images.

Peter

Thanks a lot for your help Peter. I appriciate your help. Can i ask would photoshop be concidered as an image editor.

Thanks.

The best way to get rid of the background (Photoshop / Fireworks / GIMPG - it's free - http://www.gimp.org/win32) is to use two layers. One containing the image you want to work on and the other one (under the first one) filled with a strong light green.

Start using the eraser tool on the first layer.

The light green layer is very usefull when you want to separate an object.

;)

Good luck.

Radu Negrean

P.S. If you only want to work on this image, I strongly recomand downloading GIMP. It's quite powerfull and ... FREE. ;)

Yes, photoshop is definitely (the best) image editor.

I am no photoshop expert, but basically, what you need to do is open up the image in photoshop, use the selection tool to select only the image portion that you want, then (I forgot if this step is necessary or not) you use something like Select->invert selection so you now select all the background. Finally, use the eraser tool to erase the background.

Petet

Originally posted by ckpeter
Yes, photoshop is definitely (the best) image editor.

I am no photoshop expert, but basically, what you need to do is open up the image in photoshop, use the selection tool to select only the image portion that you want, then (I forgot if this step is necessary or not) you use something like Select->invert selection so you now select all the background. Finally, use the eraser tool to erase the background.

Petet

This is a solution, but the best result comes out when you use the eraser tool. :)

But I think the best tool is the one you're used to. :)

I am just curious, how is "use the eraser tool" different from my suggestion? Is there "some other way" of using the eraser tool?

Peter

Originally posted by ckpeter
I am just curious, how is "use the eraser tool" different from my suggestion? Is there "some other way" of using the eraser tool?

Peter

Basically you have described the use of Lasso tool while I was describing the use of eraser tool.

View the attachament please.

Radu

P.S. As I said in my second post, it's just a matter of personal preferences.

Ah, I see.

I think I was describing the use eraser also, but just using the lasso tool first to select the background so that he won't accidentally erase part of the image.

Peter

Use the Magic Wand tool which automatically selects the entire picture's outline. Then delete all of the background by pressing delete. Erase any extra polygons with the eraser tool.

Wow thanks for you'r help guys. I didnt know it was so simple. But i have to say i think Hmonster had the simplest suggestion.
I tried all of the ways but i think the magic wond is the fastest.

Thanks.

Using the magic wand is nice if your selection is basically on a solid color i.e white, black, etc.. But if your selection is on myriad colors that are similiar it is tidious and not very precise to use the wand tool. Although you could try to change the tolerance to a lower number it still doesn't help. What about strands of fur or hair?

Probably the best method is either quick mask and save selection or extract tool. Saving a selection in a channel which you can reload to any image will be far more precise than just using the magic wand.

Cathy :blush:

Hi,

Just a thought. Is GIMP comparable to Photoshop ? I mean is there any tool which is comparable to Photoshop is is available for a competitive price.

It is a nightmare to buy Photoshop for every designer ! Its damn costly.

Abhishek

Originally posted by talash
Hi,

Just a thought. Is GIMP comparable to Photoshop ? I mean is there any tool which is comparable to Photoshop is is available for a competitive price.

It is a nightmare to buy Photoshop for every designer ! Its damn costly.

Abhishek

Well, GIMP cannot be compared to Photoshop neither with Fireworks. But it is a great addition to a software like Fireworks for example.

I use it almost on every projects. GIMP has LOTS of free filters and has now support for Photoshop like plugins.

It might not be the best tool, but it's a free one, and very powerfull also.

It can work directly with .psd files though its native format, .xcf is better.

Well, you can find more info at http://www.gimp.org/win32

If you didn't bought Photoshop yet, I suggest you buy Fireworks MX - only US $299.00.

I hope it helps.

Radu