The following steps will show you how to change the background in Adobe Photoshop. Changing the background in Adobe Photoshop involves selecting the subject, creating a layer mask, and then replacing or altering the background. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Open Your Image

  1. Open Adobe Photoshop and load the image with the background you want to change.

Step 2: Select the Subject

  1. Use the Quick Selection Tool or the Object Selection Tool (found in the toolbar).
  2. Click on Select Subject (available in the top menu), or manually paint over the subject to select it.
  3. Refine the selection using the Select and Mask option (available in the top menu under Select). You can use the Refine Edge Brush Tool to clean up the edges of your selection.

Step 3: Create a Layer Mask

  1. Once the subject is selected, click the Add Layer Mask button at the bottom of the Layers panel. This will hide the background, keeping only the selected subject visible.

Step 4: Add a New Background

  1. Open the new background image you want to use or create a new layer with a solid color.
  2. Drag this new background layer below the subject layer in the Layers panel.

Step 5: Adjust and Blend

  1. Position the background as needed.
  2. Blend the subject with the background by refining the mask edges further if necessary (using Select and Mask again).
  3. Adjust the lighting or colors of the subject and background to ensure they match for a more realistic look. Use Adjustment Layers like Brightness/Contrast, Color Balance, or Curves for fine-tuning.

Step 6: Final Touches

  1. Make any final adjustments to the mask or background positioning.
  2. Save your project in PSD format to keep the layers for future editing, and export the final image in your desired format (JPEG, PNG, etc.).

This process allows you to easily swap out backgrounds or create a composite image with a new setting.

How to change the background in Photoshop?

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