Whether you’re editing product photos, creating graphics, or just cleaning up an image, background removal is one of the most common Photoshop tasks. In 2025, Photoshop offers several ways to do it—ranging from one-click AI tools to more advanced manual methods. Here are the three easiest ways to remove backgrounds in Photoshop.
1. One-Click Remove Background
- Found in the Properties Panel (when a layer is selected).
- Click “Remove Background” and Photoshop instantly cuts out the subject using AI.
- Great for simple portraits or product photos.
💡 Fastest method for quick edits.
2. Select Subject + Mask
- Go to Select > Subject and Photoshop uses AI to detect the main subject.
- Refine edges using the Select and Mask workspace.
- Allows adjustments for hair, fur, or transparent objects.
💡 Best balance between automation and control.
3. Generative Fill (Firefly AI)
- Use the Lasso Tool or Marquee Tool to select the background.
- Press Shift + Backspace (Fill) and choose Generative Fill.
- Photoshop removes the background and fills with transparency—or generates a new background if you type a prompt.
💡 Most powerful method for replacing or customizing backgrounds.
Extra Tip: Manual Layer Masking
For ultimate precision, you can still use the Pen Tool or Brush Tool with masks—but with today’s AI, most photographers won’t need to.
Conclusion
In 2025, removing backgrounds in Photoshop is faster and more accurate than ever. From one-click removal to Firefly-powered generative fill, you can choose the method that matches your project’s complexity.
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