Magic Mark not Mike Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Hello, I need to remove the backgrounds of around 100 images like this... I can draw the path and insert the image into the path easy enough, but I can't figure out how to add extra paths to remove the background from the holes. I've done a few using pixel mode and the {W} tool which is OK, but I'm sure there is a simple way to do this with the Pen tool to give sharper edges? I see that I can't convert a path to a selection yet as that would seemingly solve the problem. Any advice would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted April 19, 2018 Staff Share Posted April 19, 2018 Hi Magic Mark not Mike, Welcome to Affinity Forums Draw all paths first including the holes, then subtract these paths (holes) from the main shape path using boolean operations (menu Layer ▸ Geometry ▸ Subtract or using the respective icon in the main toolbar). Convert the resulting path to a selection or keep it as a clipping path as you see fit. Magic Mark not Mike 1 Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software | Affinity Quick Reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mark not Mike Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 5 minutes ago, MEB said: Hi Magic Mark not Mike, Welcome to Affinity Forums Draw all paths first including the holes, then subtract these paths (holes) from the main shape path using boolean operations (menu Layer ▸ Geometry ▸ Subtract or using the respective icon in the main toolbar). Convert the resulting path to a selection or keep it as a clipping path as you see fit. Thanks for the edit... I was wondering what Boolean was! That's perfect, I just selected all and chose combine in the Geometry menu, then clipped to the original image and worked a treat, thank you so much. That's the most complicated image so the rest will be a piece of cake. \ I had my money down that you'd be the first to reply too, you helped me previously in record time! Affinity Ninja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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