What is the best way to drop out the entire background?

Forum|Forum|2 years ago
May 20, 2023
3 replies
282 views

I have photos taken of fine-line pen and ink drawings. I would like to make the background completely transparent so they will print only the black lines. What is the best way to do that?

macOS

This topic has been closed for replies.

Earth Oliver

Legend

you can either load a channel as a selection or copy the image into a layer mask and invert it.

c.pfaffenbichler

Community Expert

Personally I would prefer a Blend-if/Color Overlay-approach that maintains the composite image, because doing touchup on a Layer Mask can prove problematic in the long run.

But photos are at times a poor substitute for a proper scan and may need some additional adjustments to get an even brightness across the whole image – so, as @Peru Bob already asked for, please post a sample image.