Gimp: Remove The Background And Make It Transparent

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  • Опубліковано 16 січ 2019
  • Step by step, beginners tutorial on how to remove the background from an image and make it transparent.
    Gimp 2.10.8 standard installation - Windows 10. Always check all your settings and options with the ones in the tutorial, not only the ones that are mentioned. When you use an image with a different size, you might need to adjust some of the given values from the tutorial.
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    Music: Mirage - Chris Haugen. UA-cam audio library: / downloyotubeaudio
    Click on the CC button at the bottom of the video for English subtitles. Sorry for my 'Dutch freeware' English 😉.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 971

  • @ernestoguerra8942
    @ernestoguerra8942 5 років тому +267

    was super frustrated until i heard this lads voice. Very calming

    • @lizzie5598
      @lizzie5598 4 роки тому +5

      same here! need this badly for a school project and this wonderfully voiced man was so helpful

    • @Galaxy_World
      @Galaxy_World 3 роки тому +3

      Yeah

    • @spiffvr9425
      @spiffvr9425 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah

    • @markeethorrg1610
      @markeethorrg1610 3 роки тому +1

      Like a virtual Bob Ross

    • @EnlightenTheMC
      @EnlightenTheMC 7 місяців тому +1

      He's the European Bob Ross. Paint dose Appy Liddle Trees

  • @LovelyYungi
    @LovelyYungi 4 роки тому +214

    Thank you for this! My mom passed this week and this helped me edit her photos for the funeral. I know it's just a tutorial but it means a lot! Also your voice is so relaxing and the music too!

  • @anselmarizona7953
    @anselmarizona7953 3 роки тому +235

    0:21, Open file
    0:36, View, Zoom, and Fit to window
    0:44, Layer, transparency, add alpha channel
    1:12, free select tool: F
    1:18, hold Control key and mouse-wheel
    2:59, View, Zoom, fit image in window
    3:11, Mode selection, select 3rd option/box
    3:43, Shift+Control+J - to fit image in window
    3:47, Select, then Feather, 5,000/px, then Ok
    4:08, Select, then Invert
    4:17, Edit, then Clear to remove the background
    4:29, Select, then None (Shift+Control+A)
    6:12, Export again
    4:37, go to Smudge tool (S), to select smudge tool active
    4:58, hold Control + mouse-wheel turn
    5:13, View, then Zoom (Shift+Control+J)
    5:24, Files, then Export As (Shift+Control+E)
    Thank you

  • @marieclaire2323
    @marieclaire2323 5 років тому +374

    I love the way you explain things for beginners like me in a clear, slow way. Easy to follow, really. But I also want to thank you for the music. I've seen so many great videos and tutorials ruined by awful electronic music that having something different to hear, and especially such a calm, wavy music, was also a great experience.

    • @gimpworkshop9729
      @gimpworkshop9729  5 років тому +17

      Hey there, Maria☺ Wonderfull comment 👌Thank you very much,I appreciate it greatly .I always try to find music that adds a little extra. I am glad you like it. Thanks again and have a great day. 👍

    • @BeamingShadow
      @BeamingShadow 4 роки тому +1

      @@gimpworkshop9729 i really like your way of teaching... May I know if you also do this tutorial for Inkscape?

    • @pierrehenning9986
      @pierrehenning9986 4 роки тому +3

      Best presentation of a UA-cam Tutorial I've seen. Thanks very much.

    • @jesusgst
      @jesusgst 4 роки тому +1

      I'm so in agreement with this

    • @jermsbestfriend9296
      @jermsbestfriend9296 4 роки тому +2

      @@gimpworkshop9729 yeah, me too. Great tutorial, great voice, good volume, good timbre, good content, thank you.
      Do you know if the newer gimp versions will have intelligent foreground select options?

  • @afualani4562
    @afualani4562 4 роки тому +6

    There are many intelligent people in the world, but few great teachers left. Thank you for the great instruction.

  • @jimdart8219
    @jimdart8219 4 роки тому +30

    Absolutely incredible. Two days looking for an easy to understand, easy to follow tutorial on this and here you are making it so simple in less than 7 minutes. The other tutorials want to make this way over complicated. Thank you so much.

    • @mikparker4518
      @mikparker4518 4 роки тому +1

      Totally agree, I had wasted half a day till I came across this one. I'm now relaxed again

  • @kryllion
    @kryllion 4 роки тому +13

    Not only did I learn how to crop part of the image out and make the background transparent, I also feel more relaxed and somehow transcendental. Thanks for taking the time to make this video both informative and pleasing.

  • @Paganbeliever
    @Paganbeliever 4 роки тому +16

    Thank you for being so thorough, calm and explain it both via voice and text. The calm way you tutored makes it easy to follow along.
    Keep doing what you do

  • @tallencoxmusic
    @tallencoxmusic 4 роки тому +8

    I am in awe at how well-made this tutorial is. Great pacing, clear instructions, relevant explanations. I even liked the music.

  • @lisafoglesong4385
    @lisafoglesong4385 4 роки тому +20

    This has been a great instructional video! I want to lift my dog' pic from a background and put on a special background. She is decease and it will be such comfort to have a pic of her sweet face. Thank you.

  • @joaoreis1079
    @joaoreis1079 4 роки тому +6

    You saved my day with such a clear and well presented tutorial : the pace is perfect, and as Maria Catry said, the wavy and calm music seem to help even more. Thank you again !!

  • @jaredking2473
    @jaredking2473 4 роки тому +3

    Love how calm this video made me. Every other video i cant follow because of my adhd but you explain it so calm and proper!

  • @samuraichamploo101
    @samuraichamploo101 4 роки тому +9

    This was a solid tutorial! The time was used well and it taught exactly what I wanted to know with no fluff. Nice job and thank you.

  • @robertanderson536
    @robertanderson536 Рік тому +4

    Excellent presentation! Very easy to follow and no time wasting - well done. Thank you!

  • @Mors_Umber
    @Mors_Umber 4 місяці тому

    I love how you don't gloss over any step, no matter how insignificant. Sometimes those insignificant steps can be nightmarish when you're still in the learning stages so thank you!

  • @scottdavidson3180
    @scottdavidson3180 4 роки тому +1

    Best gimp tutorials on UA-cam. Simple, clear instructions, and very well edited.

  • @jelrusiana7963
    @jelrusiana7963 3 роки тому +2

    This is the most beginner-friendly tutorial I've watched! Thank you so much!

  • @sabrinalee5904
    @sabrinalee5904 5 років тому +3

    I had been searching for hours for a good tutorial and this actually helped so much, thank you!

  • @simonsackett
    @simonsackett 4 роки тому +2

    I've searched through so many Gimp tutorials on UA-cam - I think I've finally found 'the one'! Thank you.

  • @jasonsmith3573
    @jasonsmith3573 2 роки тому

    so clear and concise and to the point unlike other Gimp tutorials out there that are convoluted and boring. This is the best I have found.

  • @chansfor
    @chansfor 4 роки тому +3

    Really well done video, I'm off and running now. Thank you!

  • @gimpworkshop9729
    @gimpworkshop9729  5 років тому +43

    👉👉👉 All the tutorials have transcribed English subtitles. Just click the CC button at the bottom of the video player👈👈👈

    • @abdallahtarek1213
      @abdallahtarek1213 5 років тому +1

      How we can use fuzzy topl to remove background please make a video about it

    • @gimpworkshop9729
      @gimpworkshop9729  5 років тому

      Hi@@abdallahtarek1213😄 Thanks for your comment. Maybe I make a tutorial about it in the future. Regards, Jan,GW.

    • @nathandrake5688
      @nathandrake5688 4 роки тому

      I remember that if you select the picture and click escape background gets deleted (the easyway) which tool do I select I don't remember can you tell me which one?

    • @AmyGordonStokes
      @AmyGordonStokes 3 роки тому

      Your English is very clear. I think this tutorial took work. Thank you.

    • @mycybercircletv
      @mycybercircletv 3 роки тому

      Thank you for video it really helped, but a small outline of my image is still visible any tips on how to fix?

  • @carlacowling1789
    @carlacowling1789 4 роки тому +2

    OMG! THANK YOU!!!!!! I've watched about 20 videos about this and finally found this one that makes this process clear and simple!

  • @KellofDepths
    @KellofDepths 4 роки тому +1

    sir this is by far the best gimp tutorial I have ever watched. The pacing was perfect, I learned things that weren't necessary but increased the value of the photo, and I didn't even have to pause the video to keep up! thank you so much for the help!

  • @RC-Heli835
    @RC-Heli835 4 роки тому +4

    My favorite line in this is that backspace removes free select points.
    Ive been starting over if I mess up on those by quickly connecting the circle and hitting select none.

  • @jewoGRFS
    @jewoGRFS 5 років тому +5

    As always 100% professional tutorial. Thnx 👍💗

    • @gimpworkshop9729
      @gimpworkshop9729  5 років тому +1

      Hello, jewo GRFS😉 Thank you for you very kind comment... 😍

  • @FreakyBo0o
    @FreakyBo0o 3 роки тому +2

    This was perfect. Thank you so much for taking the time to make such a clear and helpful video. I'm a complete beginner on GIMP, and it took me forever to find a tutorial that was adapting its speed and language to beginners, and you were great.

  • @Musabre
    @Musabre 4 роки тому +1

    Everytime i come back to GImp after a year i always need a refresher on transparency, this was perfect. thank you for the clear and concise tutorial! And alos love the chill music in the speed ups haha.

  • @TrogDH
    @TrogDH 3 роки тому +12

    Whenever I press 'clear' it turns into a white background instead of the checkerboard, anyone know whats happening?
    Edit: Not sure what went wrong but I figured it out. After deleting the original background and it was still white, went to the top left and Layers > Transparency > Add Alpha Channel. Then just press delete again and got the checkered background

    • @branshi4746
      @branshi4746 3 роки тому

      Bro same

    • @advancedapathy7006
      @advancedapathy7006 3 роки тому +1

      Go to the layer window and click on transparency and add alpha channel.

    • @patrickedenfield3086
      @patrickedenfield3086 3 роки тому

      Your comment saved me lol. I thought i did all of this for nothing at first.

    • @Guroloid
      @Guroloid 3 роки тому

      @@advancedapathy7006 dude honestly thanks for replying to his comment. it was stuck as a black bg for me and i swore i had selected alpha channel. you're a lifesaver lol

  • @denisstpierre7140
    @denisstpierre7140 4 роки тому

    I am new to GIMP and image manipulation. I appreciate that you went slowly and highlighted the tools and keyboard shortcuts. Very useful Thank You!

  • @markc8628
    @markc8628 5 років тому +1

    WOW! My sentiments exactly as Maria Catry. You have a really great training voice. Also, you are super easy to follow along. Another thing, you don't make your videos sooooo..... long like other videos. You get right to the point. Thanks a lot for being there for everybody needing help

  • @bringyourownbrilliance4353
    @bringyourownbrilliance4353 4 роки тому +1

    I am a frustrated amateur artist transitioning from Paint.net to GIMP. I am happy I found your easy-to-follow tutorial. My goal is to prepare my art for t-shirt designs. Thank you. Best wishes to You for every success in 2020.

  • @kevinstuart5105
    @kevinstuart5105 3 роки тому

    Very helpful, direct, and thorough but also concise. Perfect tutorial! I wish all instructions were this clear. Thanks!

  • @mitchellactual8883
    @mitchellactual8883 Рік тому +1

    These are the best Gimp tutorials around. Always my first choice

  • @SpuisMaster
    @SpuisMaster 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent tutorial. I am transitioning from Photoshop to GIMP, and I have found these tutorials extremely helpful and concise. Thanks a bunch!

  • @allenndagire1666
    @allenndagire1666 Рік тому

    The video is so helpful. spent a lot of time watching useless videos but I'm grateful I came across yours. Thank you so much!

  • @iamswitters
    @iamswitters 3 роки тому +1

    This was the best GIMP tutorial I've ever watched! Thank you! I wanted to make a png of my dog that just passed away to use on my UA-cam videos so she'll always be there with me. Thank you thank you thank you!

  • @_planet_nico
    @_planet_nico 4 роки тому

    Clear. Concise. Straight to the point. Very helpful video! Pleasant delivery and loved the music selection! Thank You!

  • @tiniciayoung
    @tiniciayoung 3 роки тому

    Wow! It helps TREMENDOUSLY! You explained it so detailed and so well. It wasn't rushed and so there was time to understand every guided instruction. Excellent tutorial!!

  • @twinblade63
    @twinblade63 4 роки тому

    great video. u nailed absolutely everything, from the clarity of the main instructions themselves to the great little bonus tips/hotkey pop ups thrown in from time to time. ill definitely be checking out more of ur content as i get more exposure to gimp

  • @jazzybaby744
    @jazzybaby744 4 роки тому

    Thank you for making a simple, easy to follow straight to the point tutorial!

  • @shadowlife2106
    @shadowlife2106 4 роки тому

    What an absolutely perfect tutorial, from start to finish easy to follow along and now I have my project done.

  • @MultiKees123
    @MultiKees123 2 роки тому +1

    I was looking for software programs to help me make multiple layer stencils and when I finally found Gimp it was like halleluja! But not having ANY skills doesn’t make it easy…
    You’re helping me a lot with your tutorials. I still can’t make stencils yet but every day I watch and learn and I feel that I’m getting there! Thank you
    Kees, Amsterdam

  • @karenrogers466
    @karenrogers466 3 роки тому

    I'm a true beginner and have tried several other tutorials before getting this one. This is the BEST ONE and I learned a LOT. Thanks!

  • @SnappyScience
    @SnappyScience 4 роки тому

    The best and clearest explanation of how to do this on all of UA-cam! Thank you!

  • @mags81
    @mags81 4 роки тому

    I appreciate your time and patience explaining everything in this video. It looks like I have finally mastered this step! Thank you!!!

  • @johnbeel985
    @johnbeel985 4 роки тому

    Thank you very much for this very clear, step by step tutorial. A person cannot go wrong if they simply follow your steps.
    I look forward to more of your tutorial videos.

  • @RC-bl2pm
    @RC-bl2pm 4 роки тому +1

    I'm a new gimp user making web sites and using gimp and inkscape. Ive learned a bit already but I think it would have all gone smoother if I'd found you sooner. Your simple direct and well paced demonstration is a total winner. First view on your channel instant sub. Cant wait to gain more knowledge of this great software! Thanks you deserve many subscribers I'm sure they will come..

  • @ThePianoKeys
    @ThePianoKeys 3 роки тому

    I could tell from the first 30 seconds that this was going to be an excellent tutorial, and I was not disappointed. Thank you so much!

  • @abgamer5651
    @abgamer5651 4 роки тому +2

    Tysm I was seriously dying to find this and ur voice is so calming and the way you explained was really nice
    U earned a new sub

  • @mikparker4518
    @mikparker4518 4 роки тому

    Today I have looked at numerous tutorials for background removal and got pretty stressed with either the way it was presented or the music. This one ticks all the right boxes, the voice is so relaxing. Thank you so much for this video. I have liked, subscribed and shared. Great work

  • @SMLaV-hp9qb
    @SMLaV-hp9qb 4 роки тому +1

    Wow! Such a great video that shows EVERY step!!! Thank you so much for taking the time!

  • @olliestanley8436
    @olliestanley8436 4 роки тому

    I watched 5 other videos on this subject before I found this one, which is by far the best. Thank you for the help.

  • @mosl2te
    @mosl2te Рік тому +2

    Your explanation was simple, concise, and effective. Thanks!

  • @paulc3960
    @paulc3960 2 роки тому

    Thank you for demo. It took less than 7 minutes to do the job. Other people used much more time that was confusing. They talked too fast and mouse pointer moved quickly.
    You are the best. You speak, clearly show what tools you selected, and text message on the screen.

  • @anvithj8776
    @anvithj8776 4 роки тому

    out of god knows how many tutorials i have watched this is the only one that helped me thank you very much. much appreciate the teaching style to!

  • @tazielrobinson7031
    @tazielrobinson7031 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video. The way you explain everything in such a calm, slow fashion, made it easy for me to follow along and learn, reducing the stress I often feel when trying to learn new computer programs online. I hope you have more videos for gimp - I plan to watch them all :)

  • @ebgdad
    @ebgdad 5 років тому

    thank you so much! I've never done anything like this before. I did it while watching your video and was thrilled with the success. You explain things excellently.

  • @robertcaruso971
    @robertcaruso971 3 роки тому

    Excellent tutorial and great step by step instructions, with clues on how and why to make different settings. Thanks!

  • @MartianTom
    @MartianTom Рік тому

    I've been doing this for years, self-taught from videos - but you've mentioned a few points I didn't know about, so that's great. Excellent tutorial, thanks.

  • @yoshimiitsuu9274
    @yoshimiitsuu9274 4 роки тому

    I went insane learning to photoshop, while watching this video, spent 4+hrs just for a webcam overlay, I have the background music memorized, Thank you so much for posting this, you deseve a lot more likes :)

  • @jasonslone5307
    @jasonslone5307 3 роки тому

    amazing video.... calmly and clearly explained step by step with a relaxing song playing in the background to help with how frustrated ive been with this program.

  • @cathyroberts8922
    @cathyroberts8922 Рік тому +1

    Thankyou, for making something extremely complex for us beginner's into something that is so much easier to understand, instant sub.

  • @evadking2135
    @evadking2135 4 роки тому

    Thank you. I was using the eraser to remove the background image but it’s very tedious work. I’m going to try it this way now. Thank you for taking your time and showing each process with explanation. You were very helpful.

  • @georgefellmayer6653
    @georgefellmayer6653 3 роки тому

    It is by far one of the best videos for beginners. Very pleasant instruction voice and good pace. Love the music as well. Thank you.

  • @MrRobotman
    @MrRobotman 3 роки тому

    This wasn't the solution for my current problem, but you taught me various other helpful things. Thank you.

  • @junaidhassankhan8714
    @junaidhassankhan8714 4 роки тому

    your speaking style and way of discription is also humble and nice. love you

  • @MrLijoisthebest
    @MrLijoisthebest 2 роки тому

    really loved this tutorial, every minute detail clearly explained with great tips that most tutorials miss

  • @odeorne
    @odeorne 4 роки тому

    I've seen like 10 tutorials and only yours worked, thank you a lot

  • @happystar1000
    @happystar1000 4 роки тому +1

    This is easiest way I have seen to remove background. Very well explained

  • @Mike1del
    @Mike1del 4 роки тому

    This was one of the best explanations of how to remove a background that i have seen.

  • @NiyahStyles
    @NiyahStyles 3 роки тому

    The most clear and relaxing tutorial for this! thank you !!

  • @user-wf7mx8pz4e
    @user-wf7mx8pz4e 4 роки тому

    first time using Gimp, following your instructions I was able to remove my background perfectly thank you,subscribed

  • @sicksT6
    @sicksT6 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much. Whenever I’d crop out an image it had a white background and I could place anything behind it. Because of this I fixed it, will be coming here for all my gum tutorials!

  • @HourADayGamer
    @HourADayGamer 4 роки тому +1

    Without a doubt the best tutorial out there for background removal!

  • @patriciaperdue4949
    @patriciaperdue4949 4 роки тому

    Thank you for explaining this and providing the PDF as well. Fantastic.

  • @davidshahin9753
    @davidshahin9753 Рік тому

    Very nicely done. U made it easy for a 67yrs old.

  • @fullsunforever8867
    @fullsunforever8867 4 роки тому +1

    This the best video of GIMP tutorial I ever seen. The instructions are very clear with written notes. The technique is easy to remember as it is the best way to do it comparing to other techniques. No one can miss the instructions. It is better if this video also has instructions of how to insert new background together with main subject reducing.

    • @fullsunforever8867
      @fullsunforever8867 4 роки тому

      It take me hours to try inserting new background and reducing the main subject. Moving object is also a problem as the background picture and the subject picture are not the same format. One is 4:3 while the other is 16:9. Picture trimming was required to cut the excess frame part.

  • @karolinasvobodova5278
    @karolinasvobodova5278 3 роки тому

    Amazing tutorial, clear, step by step, properly explained, even if I have different version and my screen looks totally different, it was no problem to find things right away. Thank you

  • @user-sw2ki4jx7z
    @user-sw2ki4jx7z 9 місяців тому

    I "liked" and "subscribed", can't get enough of it! Thank you! At last!!!

  • @marcomarcello2538
    @marcomarcello2538 2 роки тому

    Complete and clear tutorial, thanks for your time!

  • @advalaii
    @advalaii Рік тому

    I'm taking notes of your videos. You explain everything so well.

  • @zerotodalabandoned292
    @zerotodalabandoned292 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much I was using this tutorial to put myself on a sweatshirt I’m creating for my mom for valentines and it works perfectly especially with the smudge tool!

  • @josephguts3599
    @josephguts3599 2 роки тому

    you have a very fantastic easy to follow tutorial, your method is outstanding. i have watched several GIMP tutorials, but yours make me learn easier and faster. your method for me is the BEST!

  • @brianhurtado7089
    @brianhurtado7089 2 роки тому

    Excellent step-by-step. Thank you for taking the time!

  • @heliosolace988
    @heliosolace988 4 роки тому

    This was an excellent tutorial and the best that I have seen on this topic on UA-cam. Thank you for sharing!

  • @jrbees929
    @jrbees929 4 роки тому

    Perfect video! Why in the world would anyone down-vote this video? Quick, simple, effective instructions!

  • @AmyGordonStokes
    @AmyGordonStokes 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the slow, clear, to the point instructions!

  • @CrabClownJimmy
    @CrabClownJimmy 2 роки тому

    I've come back to this video a few times for help. Thanks so much!

  • @PortlyTravellers
    @PortlyTravellers 3 роки тому

    great tutorial. Easy to follow, done slow and clear. Easy to pause and re-start. thanks

  • @rhbusby
    @rhbusby 3 роки тому +1

    Well done. I'm not a complete novice but your tutorial helped me with several issues like hair and removing areas includen the image. I like the use of the free select tool. Nice job!

  • @LivinQ8
    @LivinQ8 3 роки тому

    Totally awesome video, just what was needed, I spent ages trying to figure out how to do this, using other tutorials, and this was by far the best. Thank you!

  • @mvdmusicvideostorefreshthe3224
    @mvdmusicvideostorefreshthe3224 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the step by step explanation, appreciate it.

  • @cmtsdt
    @cmtsdt 8 місяців тому

    Excellent, easy to understand steps. Thank you for sharing. I've now subscribed to your channel.

  • @ejse6942
    @ejse6942 3 роки тому

    I followed along and did mine while you did yours. Worked perfectly. Thank you.

  • @shadowartist8892
    @shadowartist8892 3 роки тому

    This is the best video on this I have found! Thank you for being clear and speaking slowly. You saved me from hurling my computer out the window.:)

  • @frolic63
    @frolic63 7 місяців тому

    Great simple tutorial- thanks a lot

  • @gwenjohnson7373
    @gwenjohnson7373 5 років тому

    This was super helpful, thank you! I felt very comfortable using this tutorial.

  • @elizabethhamilton1166
    @elizabethhamilton1166 4 роки тому

    Thank you for this easy to follow video. Your screen shots are clear and well done. I am a new subscriber!

  • @anthonysclafani9354
    @anthonysclafani9354 Рік тому

    This video was so clear and easy to follow. Absolutely loved it. Thank you