The Best Ways to Remove Background in Photoshop

TLDRLearn the four best methods to remove background in Photoshop, including simple clicks, subject selection, eraser tool, and polygon tool.

Key insights

🔍Photoshop's properties panel offers a quick and easy method to remove background with a few clicks.

🖌️For complex images, use the subject selection and quick selection tools to accurately select the subject and remove the background.

🔵Easily remove backgrounds with solid colors using the magic eraser tool.

🔳For detailed and accurate selections, use the polygon tool to select every point of the subject and delete the background.

Q&A

What is the easiest method to remove background?

The easiest method is to use Photoshop's properties panel and click the 'remove background' button.

How do I remove background from complex images?

For complex images, first select the subject using the subject selection and quick selection tools, and then remove the background using the eraser tool.

Can I remove background from images with solid colors?

Yes, you can easily remove background from images with solid colors using the magic eraser tool.

What is the most accurate method to remove background?

The most accurate method is using the polygon tool to select every single point of the subject and delete the background.

What file format should I save the edited images in?

It is recommended to save the edited images as PNG format to preserve transparency.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The video introduces the four best ways to remove background in Photoshop.

00:09The first method is a simple click in Photoshop's properties panel, which works great on simple to medium complex images.

00:49The second method involves using subject selection and quick selection tools for complex images.

02:21The third method is using the magic eraser tool for images with solid backgrounds.

02:51The last method is the polygon tool for the most detailed and accurate selections.