Delete Part Of An Image In Inkscape

In past tutorials we've gone over various ways to use Inkscape for removing backgrounds from images and isolating subjects from the rest of the image. In this tutorial, however, we'll be going over how to delete part of an image in Inkscape. This will be accomplished by creating what's called an inverse clipping mask.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
00:06 Trace a path over the area you'd like to delete
01:55 Create an inverse clipping mask using the path and image
03:56 How to undo the effect
04:19 Conclusion

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[cadenpolen]

Inkscape could benefit from the inclusion of a tool designed specifically for seamlessly erasing across all layers, while also providing the option to render the erased portion transparent. The current process feels less intuitive compared to erasing objects in simpler applications like Paint. Nevertheless, I'm grateful for the video you shared. The align horizontal/vertical setting is going to prove incredibly useful for my upcoming work. I've been wondering about ways to align objects prior to stumbling upon this resource. Your assistance is greatly appreciated! 🙏

[todj]

Slightly different method: use the blue rectangle & zebra mask, make the rectangle white, zebra mask black, group them, then apply the grouped object as a mask on the image. This way the mask/clip itself becomes non-destructive :) And you can use gradients etc. in the mask, too.

[danielpearson]

this is the best feed for inkscape nobody, i mean nobody talks about this and it's super crucial. Nick dude been using this crappy software forever cause I'm poor but you give me hope brother. Ok back to Greatful Dead and creating. Love this man!

[JavierSam_Uy]

Thanks for the video. I didn't know the "Paste size" command. It is very useful.

[tanksgaminghd]

Ive come along way watching your videos on inkscape past few years thank you so much for all the great content tips easy to follow as always much appreciate ☺️🙏

[nyariimani]

I don't understand why such an obvious function has so many complex steps with such unintuitive labels. There are buttons and commands everywhere. It seems like one of those could be this function with a single click.

[Kaycii.Austine]

Nick I so much appreciate all your videos you have been sharing with us her on YouTube. God bless

[complainergamer]

Exaclty What I needed. Can't pay for Adobe and love drawing in Inkscape. Keep these tuts simple and stratight to the point PERFECT! BUT....I'm hoping that other tuts of yours involving this encompess layers and grouping as I am having issues with that. As powerful as INK is...it aint simple. lol.

[chrisleech]

Thank you for that. I have been wanting to get more familiar with Inkscape, and may have reached the tipping point now.

[johntimothy]

Thank you! Complex process, , but brilliant description of how-to. 👍👍

[fernavliz]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, I really needed this. This is a really well done tutorial for this. Thank you!

[bm]

Thank you this was the only video I managed to understand!

[kaycee]

Eff ya!!! Your instructions were so helpful. Thank you so much!

[Saky]

it actually worked, thankyou soooo much

[bigman]

Very interesting tutorial! I am having a great time learning the ins and outs of Inkscape. I was thinking about doing something with the Vitruvian man using this same technique. I want to make a design peak through the cut out with a group of vector objects, so hopefully I can figure that out without a problem!

[javidzala]

This video is very useful for me! Thanks

[parlemenmahasiswafkusakti]

Finally, I found someone who posted a normal working crack!

[AllenProxmire]

hi Nick. question for ya, how to do 2 objects. I have 2 hole matte frames. I'd like to slide pictures into a 2 hole template. running into problems with just doing this twice.

[Washoe]

Can you use this same mechanism to for instance save the outlined zebra component as a separate image with no background. So the desired final product would be the irregular edged zebra to use within another separate project?

[ncdream]

Hey Nick can you do a tutorial on how to make full basketball jersey mockups?