removing the background and saving this as a PNG

[ladyinblack1964]

I'm trying to isolate each of the figures of the ladies here, and to save each one as a PNG so I can use them in a digital collage. I've tried different methods (magic wand, quick selection, select subject) and I still haven't got it down pat. I've even had difficult saving it as a PNG (the option isn't showing up in the "save as" menu).

Please, can somebody help me with what would the quickest and easiest way to do this? Each method has its own drawbacks. For instance, "select subject" tends to just get the outlines of the ladies, and leaves the flesh tones because they are very much like the background cream color.

Thanks very much!

[Guest]

Hi

The Pen Tool would be a good option

[ladyinblack1964]

Unfortunately I don't know how to use the pen tool. I've tried to use it in the past and it drives me nuts.

[Guest]

It's worth while spending sometime with it, it's a great tool once you get the hang of it

[michelew83603738]

I was going to suggest the pen tool as well. If that isn't an option for you and if you are getting a pretty good selection with the select subject, other than just skin tones, then I would select subject, jump into quick mask and then paint the rest with a brush while in quick mask. If you want a .png, you can always go to Export and go to Export as to get your export options as a png.

[ladyinblack1964]

OK, I will give the quick mask thing a try! Thanks very much. 🙂

[ladyinblack1964]

I must be doing something wrong. After I painted the images with the brush, I selected Inverse, and I was able to move them around separate from the background. But when I exported them as a PNG, the background was still there, attached to the figures.

How do I cut the figures away from the rest of the background? Sorry if I sound clueless here.

[Guest]

Once you have your selection made just hit Ctrl + J to copy it to it's own layer and you should be able to export as PNG

[ladyinblack1964]

That worked fine! Thank you so much! I didn't even realize you could export a layer on its own.