How to Remove Background from Picture
TLDRIn this tutorial, Kevin demonstrates how to remove the background from a photo using the Paint 3D app, which comes pre-installed with Windows 10. He guides viewers through the process of using the 'Magic Select' tool to isolate the subject from the background. After making any necessary adjustments to the selection, he shows how to autofill the background or leave it transparent. Kevin then pastes the edited image into various Microsoft Office applications, such as PowerPoint and Word, and explains how to save the image with a transparent background in PNG format. Additionally, he recommends using Paint.NET for a more refined save process, resulting in an image without unnecessary space around the subject. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to like, subscribe, and comment for more helpful content.
Takeaways
- πΌοΈ Use the Paint 3D app pre-installed with Windows 10 to remove the background from a photo.
- π The Magic Select tool in Paint 3D allows for easy selection of the object you want to keep, removing the background.
- π€ After using Magic Select, you can manually add missed parts like hair or accessories to the selection.
- π±οΈ You can also remove parts of the selection that were incorrectly included.
- π Once you're satisfied with the selection, you can autofill the background or leave it transparent.
- π¨ The autofill feature in Paint 3D does a good job of replacing the removed background.
- βοΈ You can copy and paste the edited image into various Microsoft Office applications like PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- πΎ To save the image without the background, copy the selected object onto a new canvas in Paint 3D and save it as an image file.
- π You can choose between different file formats like PNG or JPEG, and even save with a transparent background.
- π‘ For a cleaner save without extra space around the image, use an additional app like Paint.NET.
- β¨ Paint.NET is a free, lightweight image editing tool that offers advanced functionality and a clean saving process.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video?
-The main topic of the video is how to remove the background from a photo using the Paint 3D app that comes pre-installed with Windows 10.
What are the potential uses for a photo with a removed background?
-A photo with a removed background can be inserted into a Word document, an email, a PowerPoint presentation, or saved as a PNG to be used wherever desired.
How can one upgrade from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10?
-The video mentions that there is a link in the description that allows users to upgrade from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10 for free.
Which app is used to remove the background from a photo in this tutorial?
-The Paint 3D app is used to remove the background from a photo in this tutorial.
What feature in Paint 3D is used to remove the background?
-The 'Magic Select' feature in Paint 3D is used to remove the background.
How can you include parts of the photo that were initially missed by Magic Select?
-You can include parts that were initially missed by clicking on 'Add' and then dragging a line over the area you want to include.
What is the purpose of the 'Autofill background' checkbox in Paint 3D?
-The 'Autofill background' checkbox, when checked, fills in the background where the original subject was standing with a background that closely resembles the original.
How can you adjust the size of the pasted image in PowerPoint or Word?
-You can adjust the size of the pasted image by using the resizing handles that appear around the image when it is selected.
What is the recommended app for saving an image with a transparent background without extra space?
-The recommended app for saving an image with a transparent background without extra space is Paint.NET.
What is the advantage of using Paint.NET over Paint 3D for saving an image?
-The advantage of using Paint.NET over Paint 3D for saving an image is that it allows you to save the image without any unnecessary space around the subject, providing a cleaner, more precise result.
How can viewers get notified about new content from the creator?
-Viewers can hit the subscribe button to get a notification anytime new content from the creator is released.
Outlines
π¨ Removing Backgrounds with Paint 3D
In this paragraph, Kevin demonstrates how to use the Paint 3D app, which comes pre-installed with Windows 10, to remove the background from a photo. He guides viewers through the process of opening Paint 3D, starting a new project, and using the 'Magic Select' tool to isolate the subject from the background. Kevin shows how to refine the selection by adding missed parts and removing unwanted areas. He also explains the option to autofill the background or leave it transparent and concludes by showing how the edited image can be copied and pasted into various Microsoft Office applications like PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
πΌοΈ Saving and Editing with Paint.NET
The second paragraph focuses on saving the background-removed image and further editing it using Paint.NET, a free image editing software. Kevin explains how to copy the image from Paint 3D, create a new blank canvas, paste the image, and adjust its size to fit the canvas. He then details the process of saving the image in different formats with the option for a transparent background. However, he notes the presence of extra space when saving directly from Paint 3D. To overcome this, he introduces Paint.NET for a cleaner save without unnecessary spacing. Kevin guides users through installing and using Paint.NET to paste the image, save it with a transparent background, and avoid the extra space issue. He concludes by encouraging viewers to like, subscribe, and comment for more helpful content.
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Keywords
π‘Background Removal
π‘Paint 3D
π‘Magic Select
π‘PNG
π‘Autofill Background
π‘Microsoft PowerPoint
π‘Microsoft Word
π‘Microsoft Outlook
π‘Paint.NET
π‘JPEG
π‘GIF
Highlights
Kevin demonstrates how to remove the background from a photo using a free app pre-installed with Windows 10.
The app used is called Paint 3D, which allows for easy background removal.
After removing the background, the photo can be inserted into various documents or presentations.
The process involves using a feature called 'Magic Select' to isolate the subject from the background.
Paint 3D automatically identifies the subject, though manual adjustments may be needed for details like hair.
The 'Add' feature in Paint 3D helps include missed parts of the subject in the selection.
The 'Autofill Background' option can intelligently fill in the removed background area.
If desired, the background can be left transparent for use in other applications.
The removed subject can be copied and pasted into applications like PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
To save the image without background, Paint 3D provides options to save in various formats with a transparent background.
However, saving directly in Paint 3D may result in unnecessary space around the subject.
Paint.NET is recommended for a cleaner save without extra space, and it's a free download.
Paint.NET offers advanced functionality similar to Photoshop, making it a valuable tool for image editing.
When using Paint.NET, the saved image will have a clean transparent background without extra space.
The video provides a step-by-step guide on using both Paint 3D and Paint.NET for background removal.
The presenter, Kevin, encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and comment for more helpful content.
The video showcases the capabilities of pre-installed apps on Windows 10 for image editing.