- First, in the layers panel, do a right click and “Duplicate Layer.” Then delete the original locked layer.
- Use Zoom In to get closer to the object for more precision control
- Select the “Pen”
- Start making a path around the object using “Anchor Points”
- If you mess up, select Command + Z
- If you’ve messed up quite a bit, navigate to “Window>History” and you can delete the points one by one
- Put points around the entire cutout area, making sure you go back to the original point
- Once you have the image outlined and the first Anchor Point connects to the last, load the “Paths” palatte by navigating to “Window>Paths”
- You’ll see the layer where your path is
- Right click for “Make Selection”
- You’ll be asked if you want to feather the image. Normally the answer is no, but you can do so to make it look a little “soft” if you like
- Now that layer will be activate, you can even move it around
- In the “Paths” window, you can click the icon that looks like a square with an empty hole and it will invert the path, giving you your cut out
- You want to save this TWICE. The first time will be as a “PSD” so we can come back and edit it later. Save it to the “Photos folder” for that issue. Then come back and save it as a “PNG.” A PNG allows for a clear background.