When it comes to photo editing, there are many intricate things you can do to make your images stand out. One of these is removing the background. Removing the background of a photo can help to make your subject the main focus, giving your image a cleaner and more professional look. Fortunately, removing the background of a photo using the Paths tool in Gimp is not only easy but also highly customizable.

Before starting the process of background removal, ensure that you have Gimp installed on your system. Once you have Gimp installed, follow the steps below to remove the background of an image using the Paths tool.

1. Open Gimp on your system and open the image you want to edit by clicking on “File” and selecting “Open.”

2. Once your image is open, select the Paths tool from the toolbar on the left side of the screen. The Paths tool is represented by a pen icon.

3. Use the Paths tool to trace the outline of the object you want to keep on your image. Make sure you are creating a closed path around the subject by connecting both ends of the path. Ensure your path is not intersecting or overlapping itself.

4. After your path is complete, right-click on it and select “Path to Selection” to convert it to a selection.

5. Next, click on “Select” on the top of the screen and click on “Invert.” This will invert the selection, and the background will be selected instead of the object.

6. Finally, press the delete key to remove the background from your image. You can now save your image with a transparent background or add a new background of your choice.

Adding a new background

Once you have removed the background of your image, you might want to add a new one. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Create a new layer by clicking on “Layer” and selecting “New Layer.”

2. Use the “Bucket Fill” tool to fill the new layer with the color or image of your choice.

3. Drag the newly created layer below the object layer.

4. Save your newly edited image.

Tips for using the Paths tool

1. Use zoom to zoom in on the object you are editing for increased precision.

2. As you draw the path, keep the curve to a minimum to create cleaner and fewer anchor points.

3. Create anchor points as you go, always keeping your path closed.

4. Use “Ctrl” and the “+” key to zoom in, and “Ctrl” and the “-” key to zoom out.

Conclusion

Removing the background using the Paths tool is one of the best ways to get a clean and professional result for background removal. With the easy-to-use process outlined above, you can remove the background from any image, leaving only the subject you want. With practice, you can learn to create more complex paths and add complex color gradients to make your images even more impressive. Whether you’re an experienced photo editor or a beginner, this guide should help you get started with background removal using Gimp.

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