CorelDRAW Image Background Removal Tutorial

Introduction

This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on how to remove image backgrounds using CorelDRAW and the Magic Wand tool in Corel Photo Paint. Background removal is essential for graphic design, allowing you to isolate subjects and create cleaner, more professional-looking images. This method is straightforward and suitable for beginners.

Step 1: Open Your Image in Corel Photo Paint

• Launch Corel Photo Paint.
• Go to File > Open and select the image file you want to edit.
• Ensure that the image is in a format compatible with Corel Photo Paint (like JPEG, PNG, etc.).

Step 2: Select the Magic Wand Tool

• Locate the Magic Wand Tool in the toolbar (it looks like a wand).
• Click on the Magic Wand Tool to activate it.
• Adjust the tool's settings in the property bar if necessary. Key settings to consider include:
  • Tolerance: This determines how similar pixels need to be to be selected. A lower value selects colors very similar to the clicked pixel, while a higher value includes a broader color range.

Step 3: Select the Background

• Click on the background area of the image you want to remove.
• If the selection isn’t perfect, hold down the Shift key and click on additional areas to add to your selection.
• Use the Ctrl key to remove areas from your selection if needed.

Step 4: Fine-Tune Your Selection

• After making your initial selection, zoom in to check for any areas that weren’t selected.
• Use the Lasso Tool or Brush Tool to manually adjust the selection by adding or subtracting areas.

Step 5: Remove the Background

• Once you are satisfied with the selection, press the Delete key on your keyboard to remove the background.
• You may see a checkerboard pattern, indicating transparency where the background was removed.

Step 6: Save Your Edited Image

• Go to File > Save As to save your edited image.
• Choose the appropriate format based on your needs:
  • PNG for images with transparency.
  • JPEG for regular images without transparency.

Conclusion

You have successfully removed the background from your image using Corel Photo Paint and the Magic Wand tool. This technique is just one of many ways to edit images in CorelDRAW. You can explore other methods for different effects and applications. For next steps, consider experimenting with other tools in Corel Photo Paint or integrating your edited images into design projects.