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A transparent background is a far more versatile option that allows you to manipulate images in different ways.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, there are many tools that aid in background removal. The only question is, which tool should you use? In this article, we’ll explain how you can use two popular softwares to remove backgrounds.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Ch3>Why Remove an Image Background?\u003C/h3>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>To make your subject stand out.\u003C/strong> Professional visuals usually have a plain, solid, or transparent background.\u003C/li>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>To give yourself the freedom to perform future edits.\u003C/strong> Having a transparent background provides many editing opportunities\u003C/li>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>To replace the background with one that is more appropriate. You can change your original background to one that reflects your message better. \u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\u003Ch3>Guide to Removing Backgrounds Using PowerPoint\u003C/h3>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cpicture class=\"image-align-left\">\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/18/0000-2.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg class=\"image-align-left\" height=\"100\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/18/0000-2.jpeg\" width=\"300\" / alt=\"How to Remove an Image Background in Photoshop and PowerPoint\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/picture>PowerPoint is the go-to tool for creating presentation slides. However, it also provides some useful tricks, such as making an image background transparent. Here is what you need to do:\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Ch3>Add Your Image File\u003C/h3>\n\n\u003Cp>Select \u003Cem>Insert\u003C/em>, then \u003Cem>Picture\u003C/em>, and you will be able to add your image to a blank slide.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Ch3>Remove Background\u003C/h3>\n\n\u003Cp>If you are using a PC, click on \u003Cem>File\u003C/em>. Then click the \u003Cem>Remove Background\u003C/em> tool. If you are using a Mac, press on \u003Cem>Picture Format\u003C/em> and select the ‘Remove Background’ tool.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>PowerPoint will complete the removal automatically from this point. Keep in mind that the final product may not be flawless.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Ch3>Refine the Background Removal\u003C/h3>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cpicture class=\"image-align-left\">\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/18/0000-3.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg class=\"image-align-left\" height=\"198\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/18/0000-3.jpg\" width=\"300\" / alt=\"How to Remove an Image Background in Photoshop and PowerPoint\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/picture>Edit with the  ‘+’ and ‘-’ symbols. With the ‘+’ symbol, the areas will stay solid and visible. When the cursor has a ‘-’ symbol next to it, you’ll be able to remove more sections of your background.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Ch3>Finalize Background Removal\u003C/h3>\n\n\u003Cp>Click on the screen (away from your photo) in order to complete the removal process.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Ch3>Save the Picture\u003C/h3>\n\n\u003Cp>Save the slide as a PNG file. You have now successfully made a transparent background.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Ch3>Guide to Removing Backgrounds Using Photoshop\u003C/h3>\n\n\u003Cp>Adobe Photoshop is a fully functional image manipulation program. Its uses are widespread, and it allows you to complete a plethora of image editing tasks. Both professionals and beginners can achieve great results with Photoshop, but it takes time to become familiar with its functions. Here is how you can \u003Cstrong>remove unwanted object\u003C/strong> from the image background.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Ch3>Open your Image File\u003C/h3>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cpicture class=\"image-align-left\">\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/18/0000-4.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg class=\"image-align-left\" height=\"158\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/18/0000-4.jpeg\" width=\"300\" / alt=\"How to Remove an Image Background in Photoshop and PowerPoint\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/picture>Either select the \u003Cem>Open\u003C/em> button (on the opening screen of Photoshop) or choose \u003Cem>File \u003C/em>at the top of the screen, then \u003Cem>Open\u003C/em>. Alternatively, you can drag and drop a picture into Photoshop.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Ch3>Prepare the File for Editing\u003C/h3>\n\n\u003Cp>Select the \u003Cem>Layer \u003C/em>menu. Move down to \u003Cem>Smart Objects\u003C/em> and press on \u003Cem>Create Smart Object\u003C/em> from the extra menu which appears. Select the \u003Cem>Layer \u003C/em>menu again and move to \u003Cem>Rasterize\u003C/em>, then on to \u003Cem>Smart Object\u003C/em>. Now your picture is ready.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Ch3>Selecting the Area you Want to Remove\u003C/h3>\n\n\u003Cp>Choose the \u003Cem>Quick Selection Tool\u003C/em> in the toolbar on the left. At the top of the screen, you’ll have two buttons marked with ‘+’ and ‘-’ symbols. Select the ‘-’ button, then click and drag across the sections you wish to remove.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>If you accidentally select your subject, use the ‘+’ to restore those areas. Click on the main part of your image to make sure you’re removing the right sections.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Ch3>Remove Backgrounds\u003C/h3>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cpicture class=\"image-align-left\">\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/18/0000-6.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg class=\"image-align-left\" height=\"167\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/18/0000-6.jpeg\" width=\"300\" / alt=\"How to Remove an Image Background in Photoshop and PowerPoint\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/picture>By hitting the \u003Cem>Del \u003C/em>button on your keyboard, all the selected areas will be removed from your photo. This leaves you with a transparent background that is represented by a faded checkerboard effect.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Ch3>Save Your New Image\u003C/h3>\n\n\u003Cp>Click \u003Cem>File \u003C/em>at the top of the screen, then \u003Cem>Save As\u003C/em> or \u003Cem>Export, \u003C/em>and save your picture as a new PNG file. You now have a visual with a transparent background.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Ch3>Conclusion\u003C/h3>\n\n\u003Cp>Both Powerpoint and Photoshop allow you to achieve desired results.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>If you’re having a hard time choosing, try experimenting with both softwares to make a final decision. \u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>Keep this tutorial at hand to make removing backgrounds easy.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>Thank you!\u003Cbr />\nJoin us on social media!\u003Cbr />\nSee you!\u003C/p>","how-to-remove-an-image-background-in-photoshop-and-powerpoint","2023-07-16T19:07:15.000000Z","2023-07-17T06:30:00.000000Z","17.07.2023",{"image":81,"image_webp":82,"thumb":83,"thumb_webp":84},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/nHqEevmSqh2FLyb6MTGrs5b2YP81ixLF9vz5HBW0.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/nHqEevmSqh2FLyb6MTGrs5b2YP81ixLF9vz5HBW0.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/nHqEevmSqh2FLyb6MTGrs5b2YP81ixLF9vz5HBW0.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/nHqEevmSqh2FLyb6MTGrs5b2YP81ixLF9vz5HBW0.webp","small",null,2828,0,"en",{"id":26,"title":27,"slug":28,"meta_title":91,"meta_description":92,"meta_keywords":93,"deleted_at":86,"created_at":94,"updated_at":95,"lang":89},"Newbie Growth Hacks: AI, Solo Startups & Tech from Scratch | Quasa","Insiders and instructions on how not to step on a rake in any area of life.","For newbies, how to, newbie, advice, instructions","2021-10-25T14:55:26.000000Z","2026-04-22T15:10:24.000000Z",[97,111,124,135,148],{"title":98,"description":99,"slug":100,"created_at":101,"publish_at":101,"formatted_created_at":102,"category":103,"links":104,"view_type":85,"video_url":86,"views":109,"likes":88,"lang":89,"comments_count":88,"is_pinned":110},"Musk vs. Altman: Silicon Valley’s Most Explosive Showdown Finally Hits the Courtroom","This week, the tech world’s most anticipated cage match moves from X threads and leaked emails into a federal courtroom in Oakland, California. 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