How to remove or erase a photo's background with Photoshop CC in just a few steps

When we take photographs, we generally do not take into account some details that could be reflected in them. We also don't know how to remove either erase the background of a photo with Photoshop CC.

It should be noted that the modification of the photos with Photoshop CC it could be simple or in some cases complex. This will depend on the method used to edit the photo.

Typically, the complexity of editing photos arises when there are several background elements or they have many built-in colors. Because of this, Photoshop CC will be used as an editing tool here to edit photos, which has a pleasantly pleasant user experience.




This tool allows you to delete and embed elements in an image in a very precise way. Consequently, here we will explain to you for various cases how to remove or erase the background of one photos with Photoshop CC in a few steps.

If the background of the photo is flat

If you have a photo for editing Photoshop CC with a spot color background, don't worry, it's the simplest case. Below we will explain in a few steps how to do it using two tools provided by Photoshop CC, which are:

Magic wand

If you choose to use this fantastic perfect crop tool, the process to remove or erase it background of a photo it's very simple, as you will see below:

  • Download Adobe Photoshop from its official site.
  • Select the background of the image and the tool will automatically select the outside of the object. If the entire background is not captured while performing this action, you can continue clicking the part not captured by the tool to add more elements to the selection.

How to remove or erase a photo's background with Photoshop CC in just a few steps




  • Next, you need to press the «Backspace» icon in the sub panel and the background will be automatically deleted. But if a white background continues to appear, you will have to erase the second layer of the background.
  • Now you have to go to the level history, here you will click on the «Padlock» of level one if it has one.
  • Finally, you will have to click on the «Back» icon again, thus obtaining the image without background.

magic eraser

Next, we will explain the process to remove or erase the background of a photo using the magic eraser.

  • First of all you should right-click on the eraser and select the "Magic Eraser Tool" option.
  • Now you will need to click on the background you want to clear and everything behind the main object will be automatically cleared.
  • If for some reason some items remain without being deleted, you will have to go through the same process as the Magic wand. You have to click on the same item with the eraser and it will be permanently deleted.

If the background of the photo is complex

If you have a photograph with complex background elements, such as trees, people or objects, you will need to use another tool, such as the lasso. With this tool, you will be able to select a certain body more accurately and then easily delete people and objects from a photo.


How to remove or erase a photo's background with Photoshop CC in just a few steps


Belt Size

The lasso is the best tool to remove or delete Manually the background of a photo with Photoshop CC. Therefore, below we will explain the process you need to follow:


  • First of all, you will need to select the "Lasso" tool with one click. You will find it in the left panel of the screen.
  • Then hold down the right mouse button and select the shape of the figure in the photograph.
  • When you are done selecting the shape of the figure by closing the line created by the lasso, you will have to click on the option "Selection".
  • After that, a new window will appear in which you need to select the «Invest» option.
  • Finally you need to click on the «Back» icon and the image background will automatically disappear.

In conclusion, these simple steps will be of great help to remove or erase the background of a photo with Photoshop CC, thus creating incredible and very realistic photomontages. As you could have appreciated, the total mastery of this software and its tools will guarantee you photographic edits of great quality and precision.



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