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Removing Background in Photoshop

In this tutorial you will learn how to easily remove the background from the main image you want. This method works best if the background is in contrast with the main subject.

Fist you need to click on the magic wand tool (W). If you cant see the magic wand tool that means the quick selection tool is selected. if you go to the tools bar and click and hold the quick selection tool the magic wand tool will appear and you will be able to select it

Step 1: Magic Wand tool 
Step 2: Selecting the background 

Once the magic wand tool is selected if you click on the background you want to remove, lines will pop up indicating your selection. If your background isn't selected fully try increasing or decreasing your tolerance which is located at the top toolbar in Photoshop

Holding down Ctrl when using the Magic Wand tool will allow you to create multiple selections

QUICK TIP
Step 3: Removing the background 

Now that you have successfully created a selection you can remove the background by pressing the space-bar. To see if the background have been removed white and grey squares should show up. This indicates that its transparent   

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