Head to the Paths Panel to the right of your Canvas workspace.Īt the bottom of the Paths Panel, click on the fourth icon from the left – Make Work Path from Selection.
Now you’re ready to create a Stroke Path. Once the outline is complete, create a New Layer.įrom the top menu bar select Layer > New Layer or click on the Add Layer icon at the bottom of the Layers Panel. To Add to the selected area, select the double white square icon. To Subtract click on the black and white square icon. When you have selected the Magic Wand Tool, the Tool’s Options Bar will appear above your workspace.īy using the Add or Subtract option for the Magic Wand Tool, you can manually fine-tune your selection area to complete perfection. Navigate to the toolbar on the right of your workspace and select the Magic Wand Tool, or use the Keyboard shortcut W. If, however, the selection path excludes or includes areas it shouldn’t, you can fine-tune it using the Magic Wand Tool. If all is perfect, you can jump to the next step and create a Stroke Path. Once clicked, your subject/object will be magically surrounded by marching ants.Ĭheck over the marching ants to see if all the areas you want are included or excluded in the selection path. To use the object selection tool, navigate to the top menu bar, and in the drop-down menu under Select click on Subject. You can use Photoshop’s quick selection tool, such as the Magic Wand Tool, or an Object Selection Tool. When the subject is one block of color contrasting its background, the selection process is going to be smooth sailing.
To successfully outline an image, you’ll want to select a portion or object, not the entire image.įirst, we’ll use a selection tool to select the outline of the object or subject. To duplicate your image, drag the layer onto the Add Layer Icon (the square with the plus symbol inside) in the layer panel. That way, you’ll have a backup copy if you make any errors. Open the image you wish to outline in Photoshop.Ĭlick on the Lock Icon in the Layers Panel to unlock the image.
How to Outline Images in Photoshop in 4 Simple Steps Step 1 – Open the Image
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