Remove Background From Image Photoshop

This guide shows the precise Photoshop commands to remove the background.

Photoshop quick method

1. Open the image. In Layers, unlock the Background layer.
2. Select: Select → Subject. Then click Select and Mask.
3. Refine edges with the Refine Edge Brush, Output: New Layer with Layer Mask.
4. Hide or delete the background layer. Export: File → Export → Export As → PNG.

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Keyboard shortcuts

Q toggles Quick Mask, Shift+F6 feathers a selection, and ⌘/Ctrl+J duplicates selection to a new layer.

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