Inkscape Tutorial: How to Remove Background from Image

Inkscape step-by-step tutorial on how to remove the background from a jpeg or png image. Follow along in this Inkscape screen capture showing how to take the white background out from behind simple logos so they have transparent backgrounds, as well as how to remove the background from a full color, complicated image. The two methods shown are the Trace Bitmap Tool and the Bezier Pen tracing method. My goal for this channel is to create a community where we can share graphic design skills, tips and shortcuts with a focus on using free or low cost software and tools available to everyone.

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[MichaelBuilds]

Rick, last month when I first started learning Inkscape, I watch HOURS of THEE WORST tutorials! When I finally found your videos, I don't bother going anywhere else for Inkscape knowledge. You have THEE BEST TUTORIALS!!!! They are Quick, Clear, Concise and Entertaining. With other creators I end up leaving their videos Angry and Frustrated because I wasted my time. But after finishing your videos, I feel EMPOWERED and PROUD because I got exactly what I came here for. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[sinofraj]

You don't know man how much I love the First Tip you gave ....there have been times...that I've almost traced the whole complex element like an elephant...and to relax I let go and click off....and then I can't connect to the previous line...
honestly, when you said THAT, some tears were forming in my eyes... Thank you a laaat man.

[lucas_souzaes]

It's the second time I watch this video in like 2 years! Not all heroes wear cape!

[vratel]

You saved my life with this material !!! I will complete the project quickly !!!

[janeg]

So glad I cam across your videos. Just what I needed. Keep them coming please!

[BlackCat_]

This is way cool! Much easier than my current photo editor and opens up way more possibilities for editing my photos! Thank you so much! - Heidi

[DeboraExum]

Thanks for sharing this. I'm new to Inkscape so your concise tutorials are so helpful.

[ThethSyd]

I've been trying to figure out how to make layered, laser cut & engraved wood comic covers and I need to do this now while the iron's hot! thank you!!!!

[joja]

u make it sound so easy, thanks for the tutorial . simple quick and straight to the point !

[tmlawson]

MOG! best video i have seen on this yet.Thank you so much

[christophemartin]

Ridiculously concise. Thank you so much.

[jeffhop]

Thankyou I just came across your tutorial absolutely love them quick and to the point I'm going to watch them all Thankyou

[evefavorse]

Inkscape is an amazing program! I’m learning so much from watching your videos!

[titusgrimsley]

The space I wanted to crop out using the bezier just turns black, any help?

[GJBUAV]

brilliant. just what i was looking for. thanks

[DougsMessyGarage]

Thanks for explaining the details. I'd used these tools once many years ago and needed a refresher.

[MonkeySouthside]

Thanks for the tips!! I’m also wondering if there is anyway to make the clip’s outline more smooth, because I just removed background from a picture and the outline of the image that I clipped out are very sharp and noticeable

[usdirectories]

I really do appreciate this video. I have been searching across you tube for current vids on the latest version of inkscape and there were not that many on the latest version. I would look at the other vids that were from previous versions and I could not make the connection. So what you did was awesome. Please do more on the 1.1 version in how to use the tools, etc. I dont know what half of the tools, etc. even mean? I am struggling a bit on the bit trace component when I have a butterfly and trying to make the vector over it. Thanks.

[madelineleclair]

This is exactly what I needed. Thanks for making this!

[SOLS_umer]

thanks man you're underrated i subbed