How to Achieve Perfect Background Removal in Photoshop

TLDRLearn how to remove a background with perfect results using Photoshop. Use the object selection tool and the quick selection tool to select the person from the background. Refine the selection using the edge refinement tool. Fix any areas that are missing or not included using the brush tool. Use the polygonal lasso tool to fix any dig-ins or unwanted areas. Contaminate colors to correct any color cast. Replace the background and match the person with the new background.

Key insights

🔍The object selection tool in Photoshop allows for easy selection of the person from the background.

🖌️The quick selection tool helps in refining the selection and adding or subtracting areas.

✂️The edge refinement tool is useful for fixing hair and other details on the edges.

🎨The brush tool is used to correct any messy areas or smudges.

🔍The polygonal lasso tool is handy for fixing dig-ins or unwanted areas.

Q&A

What are the tools used to remove the background in Photoshop?

The object selection, quick selection, edge refinement, and brush tools are used to remove the background in Photoshop.

How can I fix missing or unselected areas?

You can use the quick selection tool to add back onto the selection and the brush tool to subtract or refine areas.

How can I correct faded or transparent edges?

You can use the edge refinement tool to make the edges sharper and the brush tool to fill in faded areas.

What should I do if there are messy areas or smudges?

You can use the brush tool to clean up any messy areas or smudges.

How can I fix dig-ins or unwanted areas?

You can use the polygonal lasso tool to create a selection and subtract the dig-ins or unwanted areas.

Timestamped Summary

00:00In this Photoshop tutorial, learn how to achieve perfect background removal.

00:02Use the object selection tool to select the person from the background.

00:09Refine the selection using the quick selection tool.

00:23Use the edge refinement tool to fix hair and other details on the edges.

01:14Use the brush tool to correct any messy areas or smudges.

03:39Use the polygonal lasso tool to fix dig-ins or unwanted areas.

04:27Use the contaminate colors option to correct any color cast.

05:02Replace the background and match the person with the new background.