5 Ways To Remove A Background with GIMP

[@victorwestmann]

0:44 Method 1: Fuzzy Select 1:54 Method 2: Select by Color 2:45 Method 3: Paths 3:40 Method 4: Layer Masks 5:15 Method 5: Foreground select

[@theone-fk7cl]

@Logos By Nick pin this

[@SnackKingOfficial]

Method 4 is the coolest most reliable technique, Nick is an artist.

[@tahlilialmadnutsi]

JEJAK OM

[@RoyStevenUngKengSoon]

@@SnackKingOfficial Yes, method 4 is by far the easiest. Save me the last minute!

[@gqn2]

Thank you. This is such a time saver.

[@conniecen253]

For those who are using Mac OS, pressing delete is actually = press fn + delete

[@starthehusky9876]

how do i do it for windows? am i just dumb?

[@saharapanda]

I tried but it didn't work 😰 Select then unclick then fn+delete right?

[@kipchickensout]

@@starthehusky9876 the DEL key or ENTF on german keyboards

[@NikkitaChante]

Thank you so much! 🫶🏽

[@proratacar]

thx so much i got scared that i pent the past 10 mins selecting my image for no reason

[@unknown6000]

I've always just gone through all the edges to remove the background manually, even with very detailed pictures. This video saves a lot of my time, thanks a lot!

[@voicecrackjack4061]

I’m so happy that you’re so much active again on KZbin!!

[@cynthiapang9493]

What an OG. I remember watching your tutorials for fun years ago, and I've come back so many times now because of club activities in school. Thanks, Nick!

[@YLegalRacing]

I use this daily for my KZbin thumbnails. These methods here save so much time. Your the man!

[@mynameisnobody1386]

OMG- That was so great- I have spent many hours Googeling this exact thing- but every time it does not really work as I have a different image where a different method is better. You sir, are awesome.

[@Germania9]

These tutorials are amazing! Finally a good reason to not spend a chunk of my savings on Photoshop and the more expensive Photoshop tutorials by third party experts.

[@LogosByNick]

Not to mention the expensive hardware needed to run those applications efficiently!

[@michokazour2172]

Man gives a real pro tips, man helps people with that, man is legend🔥

[@GeneCst]

I can only say wow and wow with all of your videos, you just help probably a young designer that can't afford expensive adobe tools, I wish you make it to million of followers, you deserve this effort. Salute.

[@colormarch8405]

This is the most comprehensive video about removing background using GIMP. I was curious about how to perform the "history brush" on GIMP and now I know it. Thank you so much!

[@tysondouglasrand5613]

I am so relieved to find this video! I've watched half a dozen by other creators that A.) have their screen all customized - so it's hard to follow where they are going. B.) Talk and move their cursor SO Fast that it's difficult to track and retain instructions in fragments where the visual and the audible instructions don't sync up. And C.) Use terminology that a beginner probably has no idea what is meant without a brief explanation - that I was very near giving up! Nick - You ROCK! I've subscribed to your KZbin channel and am going to check out your website. I'm hoping your GIMP Series is something that I can afford!

[@CaetsuChaijiCh]

This guide is like a treasure trove of tools! As a beginner with Photo Editting tools, this is incredible! What I ended up needing was the Paths Tool! Thank you for this, Nick!

[@thiagoguimaraes406]

I have always wanted to know a different way to do it other than using the selection tool.

[@livefreeprintguns]

This was super useful! Been using GIMP on Linux since the mid-90's and I had no idea the Fuzzy Select tool was so powerful!

[@happystar1000]

Excellent tutorial as usual Nick. I never knew the threshold could be adjusted with up and down movements. One other thing you could have mentioned though, is that the default colors of the foreground select tool, can be changed to your liking. Eg if you do not like the blue, or if need a color other than blue, to be more visible for a particular image . Thanks for explaining these tools in such a clear and concise manner.

[@MilindShah]

Extremely helpful. Thanks for creating this video. One thing to mention, to delete on a Mac hold the fn key while hitting delete.

[@bazcuda]

I followed the link in the description and I've signed-up for the full course of videos. Highly recommended.

[@salaivv]

Woah. Never knew GIMP had such sophisticated selection tools. Great video!

[@softhints]

If your background is not transperent after export be sure that: * add alpha channel at the start -- 1:10 * export as png (not jpg)

[@hindsight142]

I have imported my image and it isn’t showing up as a layer any idea why?

[@yamidgaray9074]

Thank you ! i was like why is the background showing... export as png...

[@lohkw]

The layer mask method is MAGICAL! Thank you!

[@zombieape0089]

I keep coming back to this video every time I need to remove a background. It's just so complete.

[@shader26]

I am SO glad I found this video and will definitely be checking out your whole series on GIMP. Thank you so much for getting right to the instruction, clear and concise. I had been through so many other videos and not understanding, was lost. Now I’ve got a good chance! Excellent!

[@s4t4n96]

really was expecting it to be harder, thx for going straight to the point and being concise.

[@Erich_U]

Great tutorial, as always! Maybe there's something I'm doing wrong, but when I work on posters, with images blown up, I always use a white layer mask and a brush to make backgrounds or areas transparent, or even repaint fine hairs. It takes a long time but it's the most thorough approach and looks flawless in poster size.

[@LogosByNick]

I think it depends on the photo. Sometimes it's best to do it manually.

[@Erich_U]

@@LogosByNick I'm sure it does! And thanks for the effort. Your tutorials are the best on youtube!!

[@petersanta2911]

@@LogosByNick Clippy and dog news: dual app support

[@JaxonWolfStudio]

This is by far the best tutorial I've seen regarding GIMP. It's been exceedingly helpful, thank you. I'll definitely be referring to your videos for any future help I need.

[@mattakermanmusic]

I used to use gimp for creating stencils. I'm very rusty at this program, because it's been awhile. Your video's are very helpful, thanks!

[@Adanosiam]

1 minutes in the video and I already solved my issue. Like and comment well earned! Thank you.

[@lilymaree3840]

This is the best explanation I have seen. Great work!

[@lynnlogue4265]

Since GIMP is free people should donate to them ! they deserve it !

[@withonespast]

This guy's awesome. Clear explanation as always. purchased his inkscape course a year ago.

[@cpwyou]

I always wanted to know how to do this and in a few clicks you have revealed it all. Amazing man. Such talent !! Thank you.

[@RapscallionReviews]

This is my favorite video on all of KZbin.

[@samuelosoba]

Just migrated from Windows to Linux 100%; this is a great expose.

[@KnowledgeSharingTech]

Thank you very much for a great tutorial!

[@pebosack]

Thanks for the video.... When using the fuzzy select tool, I'm able to select much of the background, but when I hit delete, nothing happens. Any ideas?

[@marklauber8653]

If you're on a Mac use function+delete

[@eclipsestrange4691]

out of all the other tutorials this is the only one I understood

[@borat1]

wow that foreground select tool is really nice. Thanks for the tutorial!!

[@aab6908]

Great video! I am new to GIMP, and I used #2 "Select By Color" . I removed the colors in the image as described, however, once I deleted the colors I could not exit Select By Colors. In most application hitting ESC would end the function. So simple question, how do you leave once you have deleted the colors?

[@SocialboutMedia]

... RIGHT!? An answer would be appreciated anybody ♥

[@DingDangJon]

And here I thought I learned all there is to learn with using GIMP. This video proves that I do not in fact know all there is to learn with using GIMP. I will now utilize these methods that were shown in this video.

[@tanvirfarhan5585]

the best graphic designer award goes to nick

[@keithp6689]

Excellent video! Everything was so clearly explained, and I wish other GIMP tutorials were equally as clear.

[@ronniekoomba922]

Referencing your videos has helped me tremendously!

[@johnnygreen8226]

Great Tutorial!!! 1st time I ever used the program and I felt like a pro - thanks to you.

[@1111Miecho]

One subscription was not enough so I logged on second account. Good work man

[@davebrumbaugh4244]

Thank you so much! I have had GIMP for a long time and I am glad I have learned from you!

[@ChristopherCo]

First time using GIMP. THANK YOU!!!!! BIG HELP!!!!

[@eliawoodcrafts]

The best tutorial i've seen so far! Thanks bud

[@theplanetruth]

Bro, that fuzzy select was ace. THANK YOU!!!!

[@AudraT]

Thank you for saving my life several times over.

[@LightUponLight114]

Hey Nick, whenever I select clear, the background goes white instead of transparent. I may have messed up some settings, can you please help me restore. Its urgent!!!!

[@noykarako4637]

me too! ):

[@SpeedingSnail]

The reason is that the layer is not alpha selected. Solution: Right click on the layer, Click on alpha to selection.

[@theone-fk7cl]

@@SpeedingSnail it still dosent work

[@SpeedingSnail]

@@theone-fk7cl Even I had the same problem although it was alpha selected. So what I did was that I closed the application and restarted my computer. The reason why I restarted is that when we restart our computer the file get refreshed. So then it started working out. Try this and let me know the result @Mike is AWESOME mike72nd.

[@BadLuckLuke]

Last one works like a charm for me and it saves me A LOT of time!!! Thanks for the tutorial man... 👍👍👍

[@DonPrecio]

When i paint on the light blue, nothing disappears. Any idea what i’m doing wrong?

[@chiefalpha8584]

I am thinking of moving into this open source space. Your video is really good Nick. You have my Sub.

[@saintelmo5590]

Method 4 was precisely the technique I was looking for! Allow me to thank you, albeit 2 years too late!

[@Tutterzoid]

Thanks for this video showing how to use the Fuzzy Select Tool, and even though I have used the Select by Colour to remove a background slow and steady, I really love your speedy method and will be trying it out shortly ..

[@hotrodhunk7389]

Thank you thank you thank you for not having an abnoxious three minute intro before the information!!

[@maxzelgilbert6771]

Am new to gimp and I found your videos so helpful

[@mashroorhossain]

I love you. You just saved my life at 4 am.

[@ed_halley]

I would recommend using/constructing a Layer Mask in almost all these cases, instead of just creating a selection and deleting to transparency. You can take your time and refine the mask by painting black and white with any tools or color curve adjustments you like. Detail got clipped out? Paint white into the mask. Background creeping in? Paint black into the mask. X key lets you toggle easily if your foreground and background brush colors are black and white.

[@BabaNamKevalamGames]

I'm so impressed. thanks man, i will watch your videos very often

[@qv1a]

I really appreciate your tutorials! and i love how you make your videos short but has a lot of information.

[@milanhenegamage3576]

The best video on GIMP background removal methods 💯

[@tjstraw1]

The 2nd option totally worked for me. Thanks a million!!

[@pxnx]

What I do is scaling it up, go around the edge between Background and Foreground with a thin Eraser. Then delete transparent color (might have to play around with treshold), select the Foreground with high treshold Fuzzeselect, invert the selection and delete the Background like that. Quite time consuming, but a perfect result☺️

[@waiitwhaat]

this method would actually break when the subject has fine edges, like hair and stuff. you'd go cray cray whizzing around the eraser for hours, only to realise that half of it is still left lol

[@619Rey6]

Awesome video. Method 3 worked the best for me! Thank you so much.

[@clumsysandesh]

My first time using Gimp and it was helpful. Thanks!

[@EdgeLagerthaSeawolf]

Thank You this will save me hours of time increasing my productivity in creating.

[@batlin]

Okay, that layer mask trick was actual magic.

[@runeterratv9210]

Comprehensive + well explained + recent GIMP version = awesome. TY !

[@manishmishra9196]

This video helps a lot for the learning students

[@singular_t]

Dude you explained this all extremely well. Thank you so much 🙌

[@acethesly]

Got my new stream team logo all set, thanks to you!

[@ChagaSol27]

Man this is great! But at 3:40 when saturating or curving, nothing happens for me. Any helping hand out there? Couldn't find much help trough forums. Thanks =)

[@ChagaSol27]

I did use one of the other options. But I believe the 4th method would make my work even better. Super appreciative for anyone who can assist!

[@SgtGrimlokk]

Saved my art career thanks!

[@Toffypops]

this was brilliant from a beginners standpoint

[@kay9107]

Wow and here I was thinking I was going to have a hard time finding a good video for this. Thanks so much!

[@impossibleisnothing9197]

damn, that was straightforward and easy, you helped me a lot. Thanks!

[@faustipez]

Thank you very much, very useful video, keep up the good work!

[@Ju13n1s2e9]

I'd played around using yet another method - this one would probably work for the last image of that dog. - Duplicate layer, and hide. Go back to original layer. - Use the smudge tool. - Push part of the backgroun inward toward the dog. Go whole way around. - Enable both layers, change layer mode to "Difference" - Copy visible and use this as starting point for a new layer mask. It does require some additional manual work.

[@katethielen3883]

Excellent! I couldn't use the delete key during any of this! Turns out Gimp 2.0 is naturally keyboard short-cut disabled, so you have to enable it! This gave me other tools to use while I figured it out

[@wokkstar3962]

how do you enable it ??

[@experiment54]

@@wokkstar3962 guess they ran away

[@Deeopath]

Love your teaching instructions! Thank you😊

[@TrickyMickTrucking]

Dude, you have just given me one of the main things I need to learn. This is great. Thank you so much.

[@BuildsWithV]

The last one worked great for me. Thank you for this, I had no clue what to do. Worked like a charm 💪

[@Cukito4]

Are you a Sorcerer from beyond? Mind blown.

[@Gdraven1]

Your tutorials are fantastic. Succinct, clear, and hit all the necessary points we need to accomplish the task we need for the photograph. Thank you so much!

[@kings247online7]

Awesome!.. I was struggling to learn this feature. Many different developers were showing one of these options that you showed. It was so confusing. But with one master stroke you have showed all in this one video.. Great! You are a real Master.

[@blueyedsole]

Thanks as always Nick! Just did a whole teams worth of player cards for an online recruiting announcement...used the free selection tool which did well but will definitely play around with these...they were girls so the hair parts were challenging to get right.

[@joesbreakfast287]

thanks from germany nick! just getting started with gimp, this helped me a lot

[@josepromedio]

Easy tutorial, followed step by step as an absolute beginner, not even the tinniest issue. :)

[@aljawisa]

So concise, others guys spend 15 minutes just to describe one of your methods. (Davies Media Design) Those other fools don't seem to realize that GIMP is not intuitive, and most people are coming to them under extreme frustration and hours of nearly pointless progress. At that point 15 minutes drives people crazy. (the straw that broke...) But I would like to know how to accurately outline part of an image accurately.

[@JPStarto]

This made my life easier. I only know the fuzzy and rectangle select tool to delete background

[@LateralTwitlerLT]

Very nice - as usual. If I should 'critizise' anything, it's that not everyone has or uses a US-setup for their keyboard. Just something to consider when you use keyboard shortcuts.

[@trelligan42]

Most of those who have Macs or non-US keyboard layouts are used to translating. Can't cover everything!

[@LogosByNick]

I wasn't aware the keyboard shortcuts were different. Thanks for the heads up, I'll keep that in mind.

[@LateralTwitlerLT]

@@LogosByNick You're the absolute best tutor I've come across for both Inkscape and GIMP on the web. Very inspiring and helpful, so I didn't want to come across as mean or disrespectful. Thank you for all you've done for the community.

[@ukaszurbaniak5687]

Number 5 is just WOW! Great software.

[@MrBamse]

Really good my man, so thankful for how you presented these tools! No BS, straight to the point, yet extremely informative! Thank you again! :)

[@ColinPittendrigh]

Minor (minor) point. Sometimes a guy wants to blur the background rather than delete it. Perhaps with a gradient, so it happens gradually, from here to there. Software is cheaper than a F1.2 portrait lens. Good tutorial. I learned a trick or two.

[@radiohirsch]

Excellent video! No BS, just helpful techniques, thanks so much!

[@kiranmaitt5413]

nice video i am learning gimp and came across this one now i got a clear idea about using tools

[@Canada4evr]

Great video, Nick. It helped me as I forgot how to do this. I've not used GIMP in a while.

[@StageMan57]

Nick, I've been using graphics applications (apps) since 1995. I started with Corel Draw 3, graduated to JASC Paint Shop Pro 5, updated to Pro 7 and that's where I stayed until it would no longer run as effectively as it did before the last update on Windows 10. That was 3 months ago. I switched to Gimp 2.8 and now using 2.10.24. I followed your instructions in your first example of "1. FUZZY SELECT" to remove my image.xcf's background... I followed your instruction exactly... step by step. I had my browser open on one screen watching your video, and Gimp loaded on my main screen. When I clicked on the image the dark pink colored mask immediately covered the whole image. I re-watched the video to see if I missed something. I did not miss any of the steps. I can't for the life of me figure out why... after selecting the Fuzzy Select Tool and clicking on my XCF (Gimp format extension) image that the mask would be a solid color covering the whole image. Do you have an idea why that is happening?

[@parodoxis]

check your threshold

[@hayrantr1250]

0:41 1. FUZZY SELECT 1:55 2. SELECT BY COLOR 2:44 3. PATHS 3:40 4. LAYER MASKS 5:15 5. FORGROUND SELECT

[@softhints]

Thanks buddy!

[@theone-fk7cl]

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