If you're new to Affinity Photo, you may be wondering how to remove the background from an image. Whether you're trying to create a transparent logo, isolate a subject for a new background, or simply clean up a photo, removing the background can be a key skill in photo editing. In this article, we'll cover two methods for removing a background in Affinity Photo.
Method 1: Using the Selection Brush Tool
The Selection Brush tool is a powerful tool for making selections in Affinity Photo. Here's how you can use it to remove a background:
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Open your image in Affinity Photo. You may want to duplicate the background layer before making any changes.
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Select the Selection Brush tool from the toolbar on the left.
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Brush around the subject or object that you want to keep in the image.
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Hold down the Option/Alt key and brush around the background that you want to remove. This will subtract the background from your selection.
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Once you have your selection, click the Refine button in the toolbar. This will bring up a panel with options for refining your selection.
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Adjust the sliders in the Refine panel to refine your selection. You can use the Smooth slider to smooth out any rough edges, the Feather slider to soften the transition between the subject and the background, and the Contrast slider to make your selection more defined.
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Once you're happy with your selection, click Apply to apply the refinements.
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Press the Delete key on your keyboard to remove the background.
For a more detailed guide on using the Selection Brush tool, you can read this guide from anymp4.com.
Method 2: Using the Background Eraser Tool
The Background Eraser tool can be a quicker option for removing a background, but it may not be as precise as the Selection Brush tool. Here's how to use it:
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Open your image in Affinity Photo.
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Select the Background Eraser tool from the toolbar on the left.
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Brush around the background that you want to remove. The tool will automatically detect edges and remove the background.
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Adjust the Tolerance slider in the toolbar to make the tool more or less sensitive.
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Once you've removed the background, you can save your image as a PNG file to preserve the transparency.
For a video tutorial on using the Background Eraser tool in Affinity Photo, you can watch this tutorial from logosbynick.com.
Whether you use the Selection Brush tool or the Background Eraser tool, removing a background in Affinity Photo can be a quick and easy way to improve your photos and designs. Practice these techniques on a variety of images to become more confident in your photo editing skills.