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How Do I Cut a Path in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 11:19 am

Paths are the foundation of image editing in Photoshop. By learning how to cut a path, you can isolate any object in an image for further editing. In this article, we’ll show you how to cut a path in Photoshop so that you can start isolating objects in your images.

The first step to cutting a path is to open your image in Photoshop. Once your image is open, select the “Pen Tool” from the toolbar on the left hand side of the screen. The Pen Tool allows you to draw paths around objects in an image.

Once you have selected the Pen Tool, use it to click around the object that you want to isolate. As you click, a path will be drawn around the object. When you are finished clicking, double click on the last point to complete the path.

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with Photoshop, please be aware that cutting a path can be a complex task. This article provides basic instructions on how to cut a path in Photoshop, but it is recommended that you seek out more comprehensive tutorials or ask for help from a more experienced user before attempting this technique.

Now that you have drawn a path around the object, you need to “cut” the object out of the image. To do this, go up to the “Edit” menu at the top of the screen and select “Copy.” This will copy your object onto the clipboard.

Next, go up to the “File” menu and select “New.” This will open a new blank document.

Go up to the “Edit” menu again and select “Paste.” This will paste your copied object into the new document.

You have now successfully cut an object out of an image using paths!

Conclusion:
Paths are an essential tool for anyone looking to edit images in Photoshop. Give it a try next time you’re working with images in Photoshop!

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.