How to use Photoshop CS5 - Part 25: Remove automatic background images with Photoshop Action

In fact, there are many ways to remove any object or background image in Photoshop, and the way we are about to introduce the following is arguably the simplest and easiest . Specifically, we will learn how to apply this process with the help of Photoshop Action.

First, go here, and download the Photoshop Action from the Transparent Channels section. After that, we will proceed to install and integrate into Photoshop (refer here):

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Use Transparent Channels:

Transparent Channels ' mechanism of action is by 'digging' color areas around the main channels , while focusing on the main information filtering process of the object.

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It is possible that this Action does not meet 100% of users' needs, but for most cases it is still effective and acceptable. To remove the background with light light tones, select Image> Mode> CMYK Color. There are 2 main actions, and only work with certain color modes:

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Specifically, CMYK> Trans Layer will remove light areas from the image, applicable to many layers. Therefore, you just need to press Play selection button :

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Examples are as follows:

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And our results:

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Continue:

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Or:

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For quite complex images, maybe we will have to do a few times to achieve the desired results:

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Remove the Transparent Channel dark background image:

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In fact, the above set has two actions we can apply. The first action to use with the background image is light white, and the second action is used with a dark background image (as shown in the example above). Note that this action feature only works with RGB Color mode , if your image does not meet the above requirements, select Image> Mode> RGB Color to set it.

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Make sure you are selecting the RGB section > Trans Layer in the Action set:

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All you need to do now is to press the Play selection button :

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And wait for Photoshop to finish the rest of the work:

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Our results:

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Good luck!