How to Remove a Background Using the GIMP Paths Tool
Find your image., Crop out the extraneous parts of the image., Click on the Paths Tool. , Zoom in on the image., Start the 'path'., Create a selection from path., Hit Select > Invert, then hit delete. , Hit your delete key.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find your image.
Do this by clicking on the rectangular selection tool and select the part you want to keep.
Then Click on Image > Crop to Selection and crop. ,, Move up close where you plan to start. , When creating a path like this, remember less is more.
You only want to click to add a node where there is some kind of directional change.
Continue to do this until you have gone completely around the area you wish to separate. , You will need to have a selection, so you can invert and delete. ,, This will remove the entire background outside of the selection. -
Step 2: Crop out the extraneous parts of the image.
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Step 3: Click on the Paths Tool.
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Step 4: Zoom in on the image.
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Step 5: Start the 'path'.
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Step 6: Create a selection from path.
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Step 7: Hit Select > Invert
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Step 8: then hit delete.
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Step 9: Hit your delete key.
Detailed Guide
Do this by clicking on the rectangular selection tool and select the part you want to keep.
Then Click on Image > Crop to Selection and crop. ,, Move up close where you plan to start. , When creating a path like this, remember less is more.
You only want to click to add a node where there is some kind of directional change.
Continue to do this until you have gone completely around the area you wish to separate. , You will need to have a selection, so you can invert and delete. ,, This will remove the entire background outside of the selection.
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