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How To Remove Background from Photos When Designing Photo Blankets
How To Remove Background from Photos When Designing Photo Blankets
Removing the background from photos when designing photo blankets will make the subject of your photos stand out more on the blanket. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to remove backgrounds using a general approach and then using two popular software tools: Photoshop and GIMP.
How To Remove Background from Photos When Designing Photo Blankets
General Approach:
- Choose High-Quality Photos: The clearer the photo, the easier it will be to remove the background.
- Define Your Subject: Clearly define the subject that you wish to keep. Everything outside this defined area will be considered the background.
- Apply a Background Removal Tool: There are many software programs and online tools that can assist with background removal. The process will differ depending on the tool you use.
How To Remove The Background From Your Photos When Designing Photo Blankets
Using Photoshop:
- Open Image in Photoshop: Launch Photoshop and open the photo you want to edit.
- Select the Subject:
- Use the **Quick Selection Tool** (W) or the **Magic Wand Tool**.
- Drag around the subject you want to keep. Photoshop will automatically select similar pixels.
- Refine Edges:
- Once you have your selection, click on “Select and Mask” (or “Refine Edge” in older versions).
- Use the sliders and brushes to fine-tune your selection.
- Remove the Background:
- With your subject selected, click on `Add Layer Mask` at the bottom of the Layers panel. This will hide the background.
- Export the Image: Go to `File` > `Save As` and save it as a PNG (to retain transparency) or any other desired format.
- Open Image in GIMP: Start GIMP and open your image.
- Use the Fuzzy Select Tool:
- Also known as the Magic Wand, click on the background area of the image. This will create a selection around the similar colored areas.
- Adjust Threshold: If the tool is not selecting enough (or is selecting too much), adjust the Threshold value in the Tool Options.
- Invert the Selection:
- Go to `Select` > `Invert` to invert the selection. This will select the subject instead of the background.
- Add an Alpha Channel:
- Right-click on the image layer in the Layers panel and choose `Add Alpha Channel`. This ensures the background becomes transparent when deleted.
- Delete the Background: Press the `Delete` key or go to `Edit` > `Clear`.
- Export the Image: Go to `File` > `Export As` and save it as a PNG (to maintain transparency).
Final Steps:
After removing the background, design your photo blanket using the edited images. Depending on the company or service you're using to produce the blanket, they may have specific guidelines or templates. Always preview the design before finalizing to ensure the subject of your photos is clear and well-positioned on the blanket.
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