Photoshop CC 2020: How To Remove a Background (Easiest Way)

[@VerticDesigns]

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[@toxictrooper7686]

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[@XentricX]

I swear they made photoshop so complicated.. it used to be so easy and now im searching up tutorials for simple things.

[@Faroukmallah]

been thinkin the same! whyyy am i here *sigh*

[@kingoftheorient]

because the number of skilled designers and artists are increasing, they should increase difficulty to keep the hierarchy or else everyone will be good :)

[@RoniePadao]

OMG i thought it was just me. haha

[@jezrack]

Premierre and after effects are a walk in the park ompared to photoshop, I use all three almost daily and photoshop seems to have its own AI "BUGGER YOU UP" algorithm.

[@papasscooperiaworker3649]

@@kingoftheorient that is sarcasm right?

[@warrenas79]

First let me say... THANK YOU!! for zooming in to the tools so we can actually see what they are. All the other videos just say click on X and blah blah blah! I'm always squinting and yelling WHICH TOOL IS THAT?!?! New subscriber!

[@colectivomatapacos8901]

still the best tutorial around, excellent work Vertic

[@corgisaan]

thank you!! just made a thumbnail for my ff7r cosplay hehehe , so clear and easy to follow!

[@VerticDesigns]

Ayyee that's brilliant I bet the thumbnail looks great

[@courtneyreed3244]

Took me a couple rewinds but finally got it. Thanks!

[@VerticDesigns]

Ah yeh the first few times it may be harder to get but im glad you know now

[@ShanaYurko]

Duuuude the one tip selection is dope! Do you always use photoshop to edit?

[@VerticDesigns]

Thanks and yeh.. pretty much, I use Photoshop for everything haha

[@maxvya2190]

I had been looking for a SIMPLE and recent tutorial for so long. And you my good sir delivered. Thank you!

[@rowbyshopify6399]

Really Excellent video. Thanks!

[@VerticDesigns]

I appreciate it and no worries

[@Tommygimbal]

why I dont see the color tab like in 5:07, under the transparancy ??

[@VerticDesigns]

I think adobe has removed the option because in both selection tool and object selection tool, in the mask mode I don't have that option either so I'm not sure if it's been removed in a new update

[@StuartNisbett]

Great tutorial, nice an easy to follow, thanks!

[@VerticDesigns]

Brilliant! Glad it was easy to follow

[@ilianaivanova9364]

The best tutorial on the subject so far! I am a fan :)

[@tholuongdac4498]

Hi Vertic, I don't know how you do at 14:42 min? How can I make this layer appear as black ground? Thanks

[@TheFujiwuji]

7:41 I set it as a "new layer", press "ok" and nothing happens. The background does not disappear at all, it stays absolutely the same. None of these "remove background" videos ever work.

[@VerticDesigns]

Have you got another copy of the background or did you unlock the layer

[@coccvideo]

Great tutorial! Thank you!

[@Chillzmcshorts]

wow nice vid i never found lasso tool i was looking for that particular thing LOL TYSM

[@VerticDesigns]

haha yup that's the one and no worries

[@TheLeChannel]

Thanks for the video. I am a beginner n using 2021 and removing background worked as per your instructions. However, "select n mask" color was opposite. The sub was red and the background was mask screen :) no idea what was I doing differently.

[@adityasreejit3074]

thnx a lot bro, it really works, but do u know how can we change the colour???

[@VerticDesigns]

The colour of the overlay or how to add a coloured background?

[@adityasreejit3074]

@@VerticDesigns sory for the confusion, after completely seing the video i understood

[@VerticDesigns]

@@adityasreejit3074 Ahh right, well let me know if you have any other questions

[@adityasreejit3074]

@@VerticDesigns no i don't have,I love ur vids, keep making

[@BurnedRegent]

Thanks first time doing photoshop, had fun doing this tutorial with you. Great content keep it up man thumps up ;D

[@InstinctBassin]

Thanks! This helped a ton.

[@khazaliverse]

Cheers for explaining this in such a straight-forward way

[@Prettywins]

Can anyone help. After quick selection I select and mask but my background doesn’t disappear though subject is selected. So background is still there . Can anyone tell me what I’m doing wrong. I’m following the tutorial to a T but I think maybe there’s a hidden step am not aware of

[@VerticDesigns]

Is your layer unlocked? And what happens when you press the mask button

[@foreverAmber369]

I have the latest version of Photoshop and do not have that tool that you are mentioning

[@StephenMiltonERDT]

Many thanks your video was very helpful

[@tricksbypro5756]

Wow Brother This Tutorial is very Expensive I Can't explain in words hats off to you brother

[@VerticDesigns]

Quality is my main focus on this channel :) and I appreciate the kind words

[@tricksbypro5756]

@@VerticDesigns thank u so much for this video. can u please make Adobe illustrator tutorial logo making 3d

[@ChristosLouridas]

This deserves more likes man. At first I couldn't find the overlay color. But I figured it out thankfully and boom, it's done. So gratefull for this tutorial. Due to curfew I started learning photoshop and this helped a lot. I said I will be doing daily challenges. Removing background at first then changing it etc. One challenge each day. Thanks for that.

[@VerticDesigns]

That's a brilliant idea! its a fun and great way to do it, like I mentioned before to someone else best way is to find a purpose for Photoshop so that will get you to use it more and more. Everytime you use it you pick up a little bit more. Well.. I guess I'll be seeing you at the top ;)

[@no.1DEMONno.1ANGEL___]

you absolute legend ! love for this !

[@rachelbellenoit3803]

Fantastic! I have to create composites for my PS class and I've viewed so many tutorials on how to remove a subject from a background and how to refine the edges, and yours is the best!

[@VerticDesigns]

That's brilliant! I'm glad it's the right video for you and best of lucky to you and your class. You're going to do really well 👍

[@athenaxyrielrobles9718]

Thanks and i want more video like this😍😍

[@VerticDesigns]

No problem and i have some newer ones on my channel :D

[@JenShea]

Wow! This is the very best and most comprehensive video I have found on removing backgrounds! Thank you, thank you, thank you. I've been doing it the old way for too long and it just doesn't work well. Again, thank you!!

[@VerticDesigns]

No worries, happy to hear this aha and I'm the same when it comes to using older tools or manual ones so it's good having this option available to save time

[@sameeralakshitha991]

Thank you very much...you are great...❤❤❤

[@Shtefulika]

OMG!!! Thank you so much for this video, I don’t have 2020 but with the quick selection took and masks I was able to get a much cleaner background removal than Magic Eraser or Background Eraser which I used to use before. I’m a self taught beginner and this video has upped my photoshop game by a mile, I feel the photos are almost perfection now! Thank you again, definitely subscribed and will be watching other vids 🙌

[@AnabolicFarmer]

Great tutorial and easy to follow. Thank you very much sir!

[@playtone229]

I know it's probably me, but I don't have those options where you have them. I have the 2020 version - but my toolbar doesn't look like that. So unless you skipped a step at the beginning, mine is somehow different.

[@Vollarti]

Thank you this helped me so much!!!!

[@VerticDesigns]

You're welcome!

[@valiantclash1556]

But will this really work as well if the background isn’t blurred and more complex?

[@niccolo7977]

How did you get the black ground from 14:38?

[@VerticDesigns]

Click on the half filled circle button in the bottom right corner of your screen that will create you a solid colour

[@bandana.7077]

thank u so much for this tutorial, you help us a lot!!!

[@VerticDesigns]

You're welcome

[@gregsprouse6552]

Thanks! You are an excellent Teacher! :)

[@VerticDesigns]

Thank you, means a lot ;)

[@byeol_binnie]

1st of all, thank you... A LOT for this video, second, Im having some issues, 'cause in Select and Mask, after I'm done doing all the stuff I don't have a way to like "save it"? I don't have somewhere to make it an extra layer with just what I cutout

[@VerticDesigns]

Is this in the select an mask? saving option is at the bottom or if you mean the whole image then save as .png

[@byeol_binnie]

@@VerticDesigns I ended up figuring it out, but thank you so much!! You are a huge help 🙏🏻

[@VerticDesigns]

@@byeol_binnie ayye that's great glad you figured it out

[@yg78t76t7]

You are a legend! Thanks.

[@VerticDesigns]

No worries and thanks aha

[@hammerstrengthandperforman192]

when i go to save, "new layer" does not show up. "layer mask" and "selection" are the only options

[@tomhalle8584]

Me too

[@dainbro123]

Thank you sir..🙏❤❤❤❤💪💪💪💪💪

[@VerticDesigns]

You're welcome 😁

[@ravengaming1743]

My only problem is the color filter, can you tell me how do you add it?

[@bontgomerycustoms5345]

is there any way to duplicate when I'm at the background copy? I can't seem to duplicate when pressing CTRL + J thanks!

[@VerticDesigns]

Yeh you can just right click on the layer and duplicate

[@CandiceAu]

can you tell me where i can find 5:50 min the properties on the left pls?

[@VerticDesigns]

You know when you've got the object tool selected its on that top bar where the tool options are and it's called "select and mask" or just mask

[@hafiyudn]

Thank you so much, this really helps me

[@VerticDesigns]

@@hafiyudn you're welcome

[@noeman88]

how do you adjust the size of the image you selected???

[@VerticDesigns]

Select your layer and press CTRL + T then adjust the size

[@noeman88]

@@VerticDesigns thank you!!

[@VerticDesigns]

@@noeman88 no worries 😁

[@str8flush1119]

I've had an older version of PS for a while, and I just got the new 2020 one and this video was very helpful, thanks!!

[@VerticDesigns]

Ahh nice, you enjoying the upgrade?

[@helaxphotoshopmaster1894]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOSS❤❤

[@niceguymaanii]

im stuck at 10:05 i cant drag the background picture like you did.. but i did it by opening it in a new window then dragging the subject in that window, but why cant i drag the background picture like you did? what am i doing wrong ? my version is 21.0.2

[@VerticDesigns]

I'm not sure really but it's a problem other people are having too so I might look at some fixes and do a video on this problem. I've had a lot of people tell me they can't drag and drop images into Photoshop like you

[@niceguymaanii]

Can it be because our copy may not be genuine .. i dont know about others but i was just testing a pirated version i got from torrent for now to check some features (for educational purposes ) because the first download had a homepage flaw( couldnt see homepage) then had to download a different setup ...

[@VerticDesigns]

@@niceguymaanii to be honest with you i think it's more of a bug because even the pirated versions I've seen them work with drag and drop so i think it's more to do with the settings or an error where the feature is disabled automatically either way im going to do some research and I'll let you know what it really is

[@niceguymaanii]

@@VerticDesigns alright bro. Good luck 👍

[@niceguymaanii]

@@VerticDesigns although the first pirated version i installed had a homepage bug and despite the homepage being checked in settings it wasnt showing. So i had to download uninstall and reinstall from another uploader with a different copy which fixed that issue. Just wanted to let ya know so u may not waste your time over pirated glitches... If it also happens on a genuine copy then its something that should be fixed.. 👍

[@vernardvanhoute]

Great Job!.....Very good stuff.

[@VerticDesigns]

I appreciate it

[@Nico-iq4dx]

I don't get the properties you get when I click Select and mask. I just get a window with very little info and no options to choose from.

[@richwahneEXPERTSmadeEasy]

AWESOME!! Thank you very much!

[@gajtanbrus239]

When I insert background as video shows it works perfect, but when I export it like png image and insert in Adobe XD, picture has white traces along the line I did with Refine Edge Tool. Can someone help me please how to do it and save without white traces around refined object ?

[@VerticDesigns]

You could use the shift edge option in the refine options to cut the outline more if you put the slider in the minus numbers then save it as a png

[@gajtanbrus239]

Thank you for answer, I really appreciate. But if I use shift edge option to reduce slider numbers, than it makes transparency holes inside the object and can see background through them. Around or inside, always is white

[@VerticDesigns]

@@gajtanbrus239 another way would be to hold crtl then click on the cut out layer to select it, use the quick selection tool in the minus mode to de-select the middle hole bits and go to select > modify > contract > and choose a number of how much of the edge you want off then press ok and create yourself a new mask with that selection. If it's the edges that are visible after invert the selection Ctrl + I while selecting the mask

[@gajtanbrus239]

@@VerticDesigns Thank you for response, it is very useful. But still doesnt works at me, so problem is probably somewhere in program setup because it worked fine before (saving as png), in previous versions.

[@TheTops-eo9bm]

Thanks bro. You taught me a lot.

[@VerticDesigns]

That's brilliant and no worries

[@PedroTorresFilho]

Lovely! Thank you very much! Subscribed for this!

[@soyouprod]

awesome video easy to udnerstand thanks

[@Piousmuslim692]

learn PS with new projects it's so so usefull

[@giengien208]

Idk where the tab for the selected mask is should I just cluck the Select Subject button at the top?

[@VerticDesigns]

Yeh you'll need to have a selection then it should appear

[@giengien208]

@@VerticDesigns Solved it! Thank you for the tutorial💜

[@Wyzzkyd]

I'm using 2020 but don't have opacity and color...goddamn I hate how these properties show up different with every version

[@S_V_1_3]

thank you brother your video helped me a lot

[@VerticDesigns]

I'm happy to hear this and good luck with the rest of your journey

[@kirstenpage5923]

This is a great tutorial for removing all types of backgrounds. TIP: If you have the latest version of photoshop and still can't find the object selection tool, go to Edit - Toolbar.

[@tommyalipoyo3954]

Still no OST

[@gturrentini]

@@tommyalipoyo3954 It's one of those tools that's part of a set. It's there with Quick Selection Tool and Magic Wand Tool. On my default tool bar it's the 4th icon from the top. Hold the button down and a pop up menu will show up and you can select from there.

[@piotrula7]

I have photoshop cc 2020 so why i dont have "object selection tool" ?

[@90salvarez]

I tried using the lasso tool to adjust the selection but it keeps moving what’s selected around in the image and not letting make actual adjustments

[@VerticDesigns]

Make sure you've got the second mode selected for add and your on the background layer

[@MinfordAnne]

How do you get the red background when you select and mask, I just have transparency?

[@VerticDesigns]

For some reason the overlay option has been removed in the newest updates so you just have to manually add a layer and lower the opacity. I no longer have the option either, just opacity and different view modes

[@MinfordAnne]

@@VerticDesigns Thanks for the help! Yeah I added another layer to get the same effect but I'm not very confident with Photoshop so wanted to check I hadn't missed something. Great tutorials btw :)

[@Jayne_Yay]

I've been trying to look for magic wand, thank you.

[@yzgamerr]

thanks for you explain !

[@gat8979]

when you are at the select and mask yours removes the red from the subject my one is adding more red to it for some reason idk why

[@Piousmuslim692]

when you use brush it mask in red color you can open your selected place come and see the new tutorials

[@harro7190]

The tutorial is great but how do i save the masked photo because when i do it always puts in a white background but i want it to be transparent (with the grey and white squares)

[@Henrique-sb8gf]

how do i enable the rectangle mode, I dont have it in my tool bar

[@VerticDesigns]

So do you have the lasso option? Just make sure ps is up to date

[@Henrique-sb8gf]

I doesnt appear up there. Maybe I hid it accidentally...

[@VideoTutors]

Good clear tutorial - great pace - well done.

[@Ricks2Cents]

New Subscriber. Thank You!!! Extremely Helpful!!!

[@RealmsOfThePossible]

I have version 21.0.2 of photoshop CC, is this version different? I can't find an object selection tool anywhere? Thanks

[@VerticDesigns]

Yeh you've got the latest version of Photoshop and if you can't see the tool there's 3 solutions you can do: 1. Restore your toolbar by going to *(*Select Edit > Toolbar and then click Restore Defaults.*)* 2. Reset or switch back to the default layout.*(*Choose Window > Workspace, then select Essentials (Default) or Reset Essentials.*)* 3. Last option is to customize your toolbar. *(*Choose Edit > Toolbar *or* you can click the 3 dots at the bottom of the tool bar list. If you can't see the tool on the left column, then drag it over from the right column to the left side.*)*

[@RealmsOfThePossible]

@@VerticDesigns Thanks! That did the trick, must be a bug?

[@VerticDesigns]

@@RealmsOfThePossible No problem and it probably is aha

[@hertzdesigns9166]

Awesome tutorial

[@VerticDesigns]

Thanks 😁

[@sandramendizabal1110]

Great video!!!

[@timewithlynn]

This is awesome. You helped me with several shortcuts. You are a great teacher.

[@MwishaLudack]

Good work.

[@bw3450]

Thank you very much for putting this up. Like a lot of other commenters I am not a pro or power user, just a person who has to do some of their own small business marketing on the fly. Your tutorial was the perfect pace, touched on all the big things we need to hear in plain language and see while we hear, and went soup to nuts. Your vid got me where I needed to go in under 20 min (after screwing with stuff all day). Thanks again. Liked and subscribed.

[@stuartsavage6414]

Great video! Any tips on making the edges smoother..Cheers

[@jackbailey3156]

OUTSTANDING VIDEO. That pretty well sums it up for me.

[@Piousmuslim692]

learn PS with new projects it's so so usefull

[@TheShaul123]

Dude you are a legend! This is the BEST tutorial on how to remove a background on Photoshop CC 2020.

[@tinhochaithanh7373]

Great video. Thanks a lot.

[@VerticDesigns]

It's all good and I appreciate it :D

[@honeycomb1511]

When I go to select and mask, it makes the background transparent instead of a color. How do I change this?

[@VerticDesigns]

Change the preview mode at the top of select and mask

[@honeycomb1511]

@@VerticDesigns thank you!

[@VerticDesigns]

@@honeycomb1511 no problem

[@lyrically.status]

Thank you so much for sharing tricks 🤭🤫

[@derekwithers382]

Thank you for your tutorial, but I do find that the dialog/actions is a little fast for me . this is. due to a medical conditions. Would it be possible to supply a transcript or crib sheet to help me

[@VerticDesigns]

I can do that yes, what's the best way to send it to you?

[@martikahall2845]

omg so helpful thank you!

[@patriciasarkkinen5074]

thank you! straight to the point and very clear instructions :)

[@thikbowl]

can i just do it on ps 2017

[@ArinTorosiann]

How can I add the background photo...someone please help me.

[@wilthewizard]

So helpful. Thank you!

[@eddyzengin7010]

when i place an image above another image the first image look like i slapped the concentration to max, any ideas how i fix this? thank you!

[@forbixz9797]

Nice pfp hehe

[@jimgrant8162]

Thank you for the tutorial, it was VERY helpful. I do have one question, how do you get the background color to change? I do not have that option on my tool bar. I do have the new 2020 version

[@VerticDesigns]

If you're in select and mask it should be at the top right of your screen if not then you can just get yourself a solid coloured layer if you click the half filled circle at the bottom of the layer panel

[@DelishaPowell]

@@VerticDesigns I tried doing the half-filled circle method and it changed the ENTIRE photo color. How can i fix this?

[@MarkBailey1972]

Great tutorial!! Very detailed and easy to follow.

[@houseofbrooks5675]

Excellent tutorial so easy to follow and understand so many people talk as though you are a photoshop expert this was so easy to understand great result.

[@VerticDesigns]

That's great! that is what I aim for and I'm glad it's an easy to follow tutorial

[@mightybvuwosdkstudios1454]

That's very educative.. Big thanks 4this 😊

[@VerticDesigns]

I'm glad it is and thank you, I appreciate it 😁

[@rizkigumelarify]

very helpful,thank you

[@thepurpleufo]

Great...thank you.

[@shubhamsingh-ox2jw]

how to resize cropped image. For example the man before adding the background. Thanks.

[@VerticDesigns]

Ctrl/Command and T or click "show transform controls" top right on first tool

[@tod670]

how you do this in final cut pro???

[@VerticDesigns]

It would be a similar situation but if the person is moving then you'd just use keyframes and make it follow along. This video might help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIvQhZZ5lLWCd5o

[@princessdaano5892]

Thank you for this video. Your tutorial is much easier to comprehend than the other videos. I appreciate that you really showed each tool, commands even the mouse click to the video. I'll definitely try this.