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======Removing Background From an Image for Upload to PebblePad ====== | ======Removing Background From an Image for Upload to PebblePad ====== | ||
- | ((Image source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/archer10/3844207513)) | + | ((Image source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/archer10/3844207513)) |
- | Sometimes you may want to upload an image that has its background removed so that only the prominent or foreground objects are present. | + | |
+ | Sometimes you may want to upload an image that has its background removed. This makes only the prominent or foreground objects present in the image against a blank background. | ||
There are many different photo editing tools that can be used for this task, such as Photoshop. However, it is also possible to use free web tools, such as [[https://pixlr.com/|Pixlr]], which allow you to quickly start editing photos in the internet browser itself. | There are many different photo editing tools that can be used for this task, such as Photoshop. However, it is also possible to use free web tools, such as [[https://pixlr.com/|Pixlr]], which allow you to quickly start editing photos in the internet browser itself. | ||
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For this example, we’ll use the Pixlr. The process of removing a background is best with a foreground image against a plain white background, however it can also be done with more complex backgrounds of different colours. | For this example, we’ll use the Pixlr. The process of removing a background is best with a foreground image against a plain white background, however it can also be done with more complex backgrounds of different colours. | ||
- | {{:remove_background_-1.1.jpg?500|}} | + | {{:remove_background_-1.1.jpg?700|Image source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/archer10/3844207513}} |
1. Open Pixlr Editor. Choose the option to open a new image from your computer files and select the desired picture to be edited. | 1. Open Pixlr Editor. Choose the option to open a new image from your computer files and select the desired picture to be edited. |