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Remove Complex Backgrounds from Images in Photoshop

Remove Complex Backgrounds from Images in Photoshop
While tools like the Magic Eraser can sometimes remove your backgrounds, the fact is you’re going to have to get your hands dirty with the eraser if you have images with complex backgrounds that need removing. While this can be time consuming, you can save yourself a lot of time with a little Photoshop wizardry. Let’s take a look. Right click your Background Layer in your Layers Palette, and choose “Layer from Background…” It automatically renames as Layer 0. Simply press OK. Your Layers Palette should only have a single layer, your newly unlocked “Layer 0.” Press to select the Lasso Tool. Use your Lasso to draw a rough selection around your image. When your selection is done, press to move your rough selection to a new layer with “Layer Via Cut.” to bring up the eraser tool, or find it in your Toolbox. Visit your Control Palette again and set your “Mode” to “Pencil.” Use the eraser to mouse around and delete the parts you don’t want. Keep in mind you can always undo with a swift to undo or

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