Remove a background

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June 15, 2020
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Ps2020

I can't activate the "select and mask" button... how to do it, please?

I need to remove a background urgently!!!!

I've been whorking with PS for years and now, i can't do the most basic thing!

thanks

How to

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Correct answer PedroP.

It's working fine now... i close and reopen Ps.

thank you for your reply!

ElaineFortunePhotography

Participating Frequently

I'm having the same probem. I'm now looking for an app to do it outside of pS

ElaineFortunePhotography

Participating Frequently

I can Select subject but the eraser tool doesn't erase. I'm wondering if my mac version is one that screws things in PS. If anyone knows an app that quicly removes backgrounds that I can adjust to make sure it selected all I want, please reply! Thanks in advance.

jane-e

Community Expert

If anyone knows an app that quicly removes backgrounds
By @ElaineFortunePhotography

The quick way is:

Convert the Background layer to a regular layer
Click Remove Background in the Properties panel

This will make a Layer mask. You can paint on the mask to make adjustments.

Jane

john bb38455299

Participant

I am trying to follow the webinar tutorial on removing a background. He says to scroll to quick actions under properties. However the 'remove background' option is not there. This is July 20, after the 21.0 update. Is it gone now?

jane-e

Community Expert

Can you show a screenshot of your Properties panel with the layer selected?

~ Jane

john bb38455299

Participant

Thanks, I realize I missed a step, selecting mask... and have been able to use the feature after all.

jane-e

Community Expert

Have you tried selecting the layer and choosing "Remove Background" from the Properties panel > Quick Actions?

~ Jane

Derek Cross

Community Expert

Have a look at the newish Select > Subject feature, it may be suitable for your image.

You can then press Q to to fine tune in the Quick Mask Mode (or alternatively, use Select > Select and Mask) and then select the Layer Mask icon at the bottom to remove the background.