Introduction:

Photoshop Elements is an excellent choice for users who want to unlock the power of advanced photo editing tools without spending a fortune on the full version of Adobe Photoshop. One of the most common and useful editing tasks is removing the background from an image. In this article, we will explore three different ways to remove background with Photoshop Elements.

Method 1: Using the Quick Selection Tool

The Quick Selection Tool is one of the easiest and most effective ways to remove background from your photos in Photoshop Elements. Here’s how:

1. Open your image in Photoshop Elements.

2. Locate the Quick Selection Tool in the toolbar on the left side of the screen.

3. Click and drag the tool around the object you want to keep in your image.

4. Once you have your object selected, right-click on the selection, and choose “Layer Via Copy.”

5. Turn off the visibility of the original layer by clicking on its eye icon.

6. Now you have a new layer with just your selected object and a transparent background.

Method 2: Using Magic Wand Tool

The Magic Wand Tool can be used for removing backgrounds from images with simple colors or uniformity quickly.

1. Open your image in Photoshop Elements.

2. Select the Magic Wand Tool from the toolbar on the left side of your screen.

3. Click on parts of the background that you would like to remove.

4. Hold down “Shift” key on your keyboard while clicking to add more selections.

5. Check that all desired areas are selected, then press “Delete” key on your keyboard or right-click and choose “Clear.”

6. You can deselect by holding “Ctrl” or “Cmd” (Mac) and pressing “D”.

Method 3: Using Background Eraser Tool

The Background Eraser tool allows for precise control when removing complex backgrounds from images.

1. Open your image in Photoshop Elements.

2. Find the Background Eraser Tool by clicking and holding the regular eraser tool. When a submenu appears, select the Background Eraser Tool.

3. Set your desired brush size and hardness from the options bar at the top of the screen.

4. In the options bar, choose “Find Edges” under Sampling to ensure that your brush only erases background pixels.

5. Click and drag to start removing parts of the background.

6. For a cleaner result around the edges of your subject, adjust Tolerance settings in the options bar accordingly.

Conclusion:

Removing backgrounds in Photoshop Elements is simple using any one of these three methods. Each method serves a different purpose and level of complexity, so choosing the right one for your task will make all the difference. Experiment with each technique to find the best approach for your specific needs, and soon you will be creating stunning images without any unwanted backgrounds!