How to remove background with the GIMP Path Selection Tool

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How to remove background with the GIMP Path Selection Tool
How to remove background with the GIMP Path Selection Tool
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You have a pretty picture, but the background doesn't suit you. Did they really desperately need to be photographed against such a background? Don't worry anymore about photography, however, this article will show you how to get rid of the background using the GIMP Outline Selection Tool.

Steps

Remove a Background Using the GIMP Paths Tool Step 1
Remove a Background Using the GIMP Paths Tool Step 1

Step 1. Open the image

Remove a Background Using the GIMP Paths Tool Step 2
Remove a Background Using the GIMP Paths Tool Step 2

Step 2. Cut off excess parts of the image

Click on the rectangular toolbar and select the part you want to keep. Then click on Image> Crop to crop the image.

Remove a Background Using the GIMP Paths Tool Step 3
Remove a Background Using the GIMP Paths Tool Step 3

Step 3. Click on the Path Selection Tool

Remove a Background Using the GIMP Paths Tool Step 4
Remove a Background Using the GIMP Paths Tool Step 4

Step 4. Zoom in on the image, zoom in to the place where you want to start

Remove a Background Using the GIMP Paths Tool Step 5
Remove a Background Using the GIMP Paths Tool Step 5

Step 5. Start highlighting

Remember: when selecting a path, the less you make, the better. Click and add a point only where the line changes direction. Continue until you have completely drawn around the area you want.

Remove a Background Using the GIMP Paths Tool Step 6
Remove a Background Using the GIMP Paths Tool Step 6

Step 6. Create a section of the contour to invert and delete

Remove a Background Using the GIMP Paths Tool Step 7
Remove a Background Using the GIMP Paths Tool Step 7

Step 7. Select Edit> Invert then click Delete

Remove a Background Using the GIMP Paths Tool Step 8
Remove a Background Using the GIMP Paths Tool Step 8

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