5 Ways To Remove A Background with GIMP

In this tutorial I'll be demonstrating 5 different ways you can delete the background of an image to transparent with GIMP. The method you should use depends on the type of image you're working with, so it's important to understand each of these methods before proceeding.



Intro song: "In Da Mood" by Combustibles, used with written permission

[victorwestmann]

0:44 Method 1: Fuzzy Select
1:54 Method 2: Select by Color
2:45 Method 3: Paths
3:40 Method 4: Layer Masks
5:15 Method 5: Foreground select

[cynthiapang]

What an OG. I remember watching your tutorials for fun years ago, and I've come back so many times now because of club activities in school. Thanks, Nick!

[unknown]

I've always just gone through all the edges to remove the background manually, even with very detailed pictures. This video saves a lot of my time, thanks a lot!

[YLegalRacing]

I use this daily for my YouTube thumbnails. These methods here save so much time. Your the man!

[voicecrackjack]

I’m so happy that you’re so much active again on YouTube!!

[michokazour]

Man gives a real pro tips, man helps people with that, man is legend🔥

[conniecen]

For those who are using Mac OS, pressing delete is actually = press fn + delete

[JaxonWolfStudio]

This is by far the best tutorial I've seen regarding GIMP. It's been exceedingly helpful, thank you. I'll definitely be referring to your videos for any future help I need.

[happystar]

Excellent tutorial as usual Nick. I never knew the threshold could be adjusted with up and down movements. One other thing you could have mentioned though, is that the default colors of the foreground select tool, can be changed to your liking. Eg if you do not like the blue, or if need a color other than blue, to be more visible for a particular image . Thanks for explaining these tools in such a clear and concise manner.

[colormarch]

This is the most comprehensive video about removing background using GIMP. I was curious about how to perform the "history brush" on GIMP and now I know it. Thank you so much!

[Gdraven]

Your tutorials are fantastic. Succinct, clear, and hit all the necessary points we need to accomplish the task we need for the photograph. Thank you so much!

[keithp]

Excellent video! Everything was so clearly explained, and I wish other GIMP tutorials were equally as clear.

[CaetsuChaijiCh]

This guide is like a treasure trove of tools! As a beginner with Photo Editting tools, this is incredible! What I ended up needing was the Paths Tool! Thank you for this, Nick!

[salaivv]

Woah. Never knew GIMP had such sophisticated selection tools. Great video!

[mynameisnobody]

OMG- That was so great- I have spent many hours Googeling this exact thing- but every time it does not really work as I have a different image where a different method is better.

You sir, are awesome.

[MrBamse]

Really good my man, so thankful for how you presented these tools! No BS, straight to the point, yet extremely informative! Thank you again! :)

[GeneCst]

I can only say wow and wow with all of your videos, you just help probably a young designer that can't afford expensive adobe tools, I wish you make it to million of followers, you deserve this effort. Salute.

[Germania]

These tutorials are amazing!
Finally a good reason to not spend a chunk of my savings on Photoshop and the more expensive Photoshop tutorials by third party experts.

[withonespast]

This guy's awesome. Clear explanation as always. purchased his inkscape course a year ago.

[cpwyou]

I always wanted to know how to do this and in a few clicks you have revealed it all. Amazing man. Such talent !! Thank you.