How To Remove Background From iPhone Photos - iPhone Photo Cutout

DHTV
4 Oct 202206:10

TLDRIn this tutorial, Dan from dhtv demonstrates a useful iPhone hack that allows users to remove the background from photos or extract specific items from them. The process is compatible with iOS 16 devices and is particularly useful for online sellers who need clean, white backgrounds for their product images. To use the feature, one simply needs to open the Photos app, select a photo, and then tap and drag to isolate the desired object. The isolated image can be copied, shared, or used in various applications. The technique also works with Live Photos and Portrait mode, although results may vary. Dan encourages viewers to experiment with the tool to understand its capabilities and limitations, and to use it for tasks like creating YouTube thumbnails without unwanted background elements.

Takeaways

  • 📱 Use the iPhone Photos app to remove the background from your photos or extract specific items.
  • 📸 This feature works on any iOS 16 device, including the iPhone 14 Pro.
  • 🔍 Tap and drag on the photo to select the item you want to isolate or remove the background.
  • 🖼️ The isolated item can be used for online selling platforms like eBay, providing a clean white background.
  • 👆 With a live photo, the process may be a bit more tedious, but it's still possible to isolate the subject.
  • 🔄 You can copy the selected image and share it directly from the Photos app.
  • 📂 The isolated image will appear in your Photos app, ready for further editing or sharing.
  • 💌 Share the isolated image via Messages without a background, or drag and drop it into a conversation.
  • 🐕 Portrait mode photos can also be used with this feature, allowing you to isolate subjects with a tap and drag.
  • 📝 You can copy and paste the isolated image into other apps like Notes for additional uses.
  • 📹 This tool can be useful for creating clean, background-free images for social media or YouTube thumbnails.

Q & A

  • What is the main subject of the video?

    -The main subject of the video is how to remove the background from iPhone photos using the iPhone's built-in editing tools.

  • Which iPhone model is used in the demonstration?

    -The iPhone 14 Pro is used in the demonstration, but the technique works on most iOS 16 devices.

  • How do you start the process of removing the background from a photo?

    -You start by opening the Photos app, selecting a photo, and then tapping and dragging to select the area you want to keep while removing the background.

  • What happens when you select an area of the photo?

    -When you select an area, you can copy it, share it directly, or create a new photo with just the selected item and a clean background.

  • How can you share the edited photo without a background?

    -You can share the edited photo by tapping the share button, which brings up share options, and then sending it through Messages or other apps without a background.

  • What is the benefit of using this technique for online sellers?

    -The benefit for online sellers is that it allows them to present items with a clean, white background, which is often preferred for online listings on platforms like eBay.

  • Does the technique work with Live Photos?

    -Yes, the technique works with Live Photos, although it might be a bit more tedious to perform the selection.

  • How can you use the selected item in other apps?

    -After selecting the item, you can copy it and then paste it into other apps like Notes or use the drag-and-drop method to insert it into Messages or other supported apps.

  • What is the issue with the Portrait mode in the video?

    -The issue with the Portrait mode in the video is that it might not perfectly select the edges of the subject, as seen with the dog's mouth, which could be due to the blurriness in that area.

  • How can you use this technique for creating a YouTube thumbnail?

    -After selecting and removing the background from the photo, you can drag the edited photo into your YouTube thumbnail section to use it without the distraction of the original background.

  • What does the video suggest about Apple's new tool for background removal?

    -The video suggests that Apple has a new, easy-to-use background removal tool, although the exact name of the tool is not mentioned, and it's surprising that Apple didn't make a bigger deal about it.

  • What should viewers do if they have questions about the technique?

    -Viewers are encouraged to ask questions in the comments section of the video for further clarification.

Outlines

00:00

📱 Removing Backgrounds and Isolating Items in Photos on iPhone

In this segment, Dan from dhtv demonstrates a useful iPhone hack that allows users to remove the background from photos or isolate specific items within an image. The process is compatible with most iOS 16 devices and is particularly useful for online sellers who require a clean, white background for their product listings. Dan guides viewers through the steps, which include opening the Photos app, selecting an image, and using a tap-and-drag gesture to isolate the desired item or remove the background entirely. He also shows how to share the edited images through Messages and other apps, and mentions that while the tool works well for most photos, it may struggle with highly detailed or cluttered images.

05:02

🔍 Advanced Use of iPhone's Background Removal Tool

This paragraph delves deeper into the capabilities of the iPhone's background removal tool. Dan explains that while the tool can remove backgrounds effectively, it also has the ability to isolate multiple items that are touching each other in a photo. He also discusses the nuances of using the tool with different types of photos, such as live photos and those taken in portrait mode. Dan emphasizes the importance of experimenting with the tool to understand its limitations and capabilities fully. He concludes by encouraging viewers to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more iPhone tips and tricks, and to check out the playlist dedicated to iPhone 14, 14 Pro, and Pro Max tutorials.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡iPhone Photo Cutout

The term 'iPhone Photo Cutout' refers to the process of removing the background from a photo taken on an iPhone. In the video, this is demonstrated as a feature that allows users to isolate specific items in a photo, which is particularly useful for online selling platforms like eBay where a clean, white background is often preferred. The video provides a step-by-step guide on how to use this feature on an iPhone.

💡iOS 16

iOS 16 is the operating system version that the video mentions as being compatible with the demonstrated hack. It implies that the iPhone hack for background removal is available to users who have updated their devices to this version or later. The script suggests that the feature might be a new addition or an under-publicized feature in iOS 16.

💡Live Photo

A 'Live Photo' is a type of photo on iOS devices that captures a moment before and after the shot is taken, creating a short animation. In the context of the video, it is mentioned that the process of removing the background can be slightly more tedious with Live Photos, but it is still possible. The video demonstrates that even with the added complexity of motion, the cutout feature can be utilized.

💡Portrait Mode

Portrait Mode is a camera setting on the iPhone that is designed to focus on the subject of the photo while blurring the background, creating a depth effect. The video shows that the iPhone's background removal tool also works with photos taken in Portrait Mode, allowing users to further edit their photos by removing the artificially blurred background.

💡eBay

eBay is an online marketplace mentioned in the video as a platform where sellers might benefit from the iPhone's background removal tool. The tool helps sellers to present their items with a clean, white background, which is often preferred for product listings to highlight the item without distractions.

💡White Background

A 'white background' is a common requirement for product photos in online marketplaces and social media. The video emphasizes the utility of the iPhone's cutout tool in creating a white background for photos, which helps maintain a clean and professional look for items being sold or showcased online.

💡Editing Photos

The process of 'editing photos' is a theme in the video where the iPhone's background removal tool is used to manipulate images. Editing can include straightening the image, removing unwanted elements, or changing the background. The video demonstrates how easy it is to edit photos on an iPhone using this tool.

💡Sharing Options

The 'sharing options' in the video refer to the various ways users can share the edited photos with others. The script describes how users can send the background-removed photos directly to messages or other apps. It also notes a discrepancy in how the background appears when sharing through messages, which turns black before being viewed.

💡Messages

In the context of the video, 'Messages' is the iOS default app for sending texts and multimedia. The video shows how users can share the edited photos without a background directly through the Messages app. It also suggests a method to avoid the black background issue when sharing by dragging the photo into the Messages app.

💡YouTube Thumbnail

A 'YouTube Thumbnail' is a still image used to represent a video on YouTube. The video suggests that the iPhone's background removal tool can be used to create clean, distraction-free thumbnails for YouTube videos, which can help attract more viewers by focusing solely on the subject matter.

💡Apple's New Tool

Referring to the 'Apple's new tool' or 'magically isolation tool' in the video is the feature that allows users to remove the background from their iPhone photos. The presenter expresses surprise that Apple did not heavily promote this tool, highlighting its utility and potential impact on users.

Highlights

Dan from dhtv demonstrates an iPhone hack to remove the background from photos or extract specific items.

The hack works on any iOS 16 device, including the iPhone 14 Pro.

Open the Photos app and select a photo to begin the background removal process.

By tapping and dragging, users can isolate objects within a photo.

Live photos may require a bit more effort to isolate objects.

Once an object is selected, a flash indicates the area that will be cut out.

Users can copy the isolated image and share it directly from the Photos app.

Removing the background creates a clean white backdrop, ideal for online selling platforms like eBay.

Additional editing options, such as straightening the image, are available.

The process works similarly with different types of photos, including those with pets.

Sharing options allow users to send the isolated image through messages without a background.

An alternative method involves dragging the selected image directly into the Messages app.

Portrait mode photos can also be used with this hack to isolate subjects.

Isolated images can be copied and pasted into other apps, like Notes.

Live photos allow for the isolation of multiple touching objects simultaneously.

The isolated image can be used for various purposes, such as creating a YouTube thumbnail without the original background.

The hack is a lesser-known feature of Apple's iOS, providing an easy way to remove backgrounds from photos.

The video encourages viewers to experiment with the tool to understand how it works with different types of photos.

For photos with many items, the tool may not isolate each one individually, but the background can still be removed.

The video provides a full playlist of iPhone 14, 14 Pro, and Pro Max tips, tricks, and tutorials.