Backgrounds Tool: Subject Manipulation

Refine your subject with ease.

Quick steps

  1. Tap Backgrounds to auto-remove the background.
  2. Fine-tune the edges with the Fix tool.
  3. Resize or reposition your subject using the Position tool.
  4. Add a shadow for a realistic effect.

The Backgrounds tool is a powerful feature that allows you to effortlessly remove backgrounds from images and replace them with new ones.

With a variety of background options and fine-tuning capabilities, you can customize your photos to fit your vision perfectly. Whether you’re looking to enhance personal photos, create eye-catching social media posts or product photos, or simply have fun with your images, the Backgrounds tool provides the flexibility and tools to achieve stunning results directly from your mobile device.

Step 1
Select Backgrounds from the main menu. The app will instantly remove the background, leaving your subject intact.

Step 2
Use the Fix tool to refine the subject’s edges with the Erase or Reapply options.

If there are leftover bits near the edges of your subject, use the Erase tool to clean up those remaining unwanted pixels, or if there are portions that shouldn’t have been removed, restore them with the Reapply tool.

Note: Use the Settings tool to adjust the Size, Hardness, Opacity, and Edge Awareness of the Erase and Reapply Brushes.

Step 3
Use the Position tool in the Backgrounds submenu to resize, rotate, or reposition the subject within the new background to fit your desired composition.

Note: Use two fingers for adjustments.

Step 4
Add depth with the Shadows tool for a natural look.

You can either select a shadow from the ready-made presets or create your own by adjusting the offset, opacity, and blur radius to perfectly match your subject.

SHADOW SETTINGS

  • Horizontal Offset: Move the shadow left or right.
  • Vertical Offset: Move the shadow up or down.
  • Opacity: Tweak the shadow’s intensity to blend naturally with the background.
  • Blur Radius: Create a softer or sharper shadow edge.
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