Aspiring photographers and freelancers will find Photoshop Elements very useful for editing photos. One of the most significant aspects of photo editing is the subject’s background. Often, the subject of the image may be perfect, but the background may be distracting or unpleasant to the eyes. In such situations, removing the background can help to emphasize the subject and enhance the overall quality of the image. In this article, we will discuss how to remove the background with Photoshop Elements.

Step 1: Choosing the image and opening it in Photoshop Elements

The first step involves selecting the image you want to work on and opening it in Photoshop Elements. While it is important to choose an image with a clear subject, it is equally important to have a background with clear edges that can be identified and distinguished from the subject.

Step 2: Selecting the subject

Next, you need to identify the subject of the image, which you want to keep, and select it using the selection tool. The selection tool can be found in the toolbar on the left side of the workspace. You can use the Marquee tool to draw a rectangle or an oval around the subject, or you can use the Lasso tool to draw around the subject freehand.

Step 3: Inverse the selection

After selecting the subject, go to the Select menu at the top of the screen and choose “Inverse” from the dropdown menu. Inverting the selection will highlight the entire background, while the subject remains unselected.

Step 4: Removing the background

With the background selected, you can remove it in several different ways. The fastest way to remove the background is by pressing the Delete key on your keyboard. Alternatively, you can use the eraser tool to erase the background, avoiding the subject. Select the eraser tool from the toolbar on the left and adjust its size according to the size of the background portion you want to erase.

Step 5: Save the image as a PNG file

When you have removed the background entirely, you will need to save the photo to a new file. Choose “File” from the top menu and select “Save As…” from the dropdown menu. Choose PNG as the file format to preserve the transparency of the subject as you remove the background.

Final Thoughts

Removing the background with Photoshop Elements is a useful skill for any photographer or freelancer who wants to create professional-looking images. When removing the background, be sure to choose an image with a clear subject and background edges. Otherwise, the selection tool may not be able to differentiate between the background and subject. The important tips to remember – select the subject, invert the selection, remove the background, and save the image as a PNG file. By following these steps, you can efficiently remove the background from your photographs and create professional-quality images.

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