{"id":3835,"date":"2025-12-22T10:36:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T10:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psaide.com\/blog\/?p=3835"},"modified":"2025-12-22T10:38:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T10:38:36","slug":"2-fastest-methods-for-people-cutout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psaide.com\/blog\/2-fastest-methods-for-people-cutout\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Fastest Methods for People Cutout in Photoshop: Traditional vs AI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div>\n<div class=\"gsbp-fd02bd0\">\n<div class=\"table_of_content gsbp-9a52389\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block alignleft\" style=\"margin-right:0\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><div><div><a href=\"#1-the-3d-badge-creation-challenge-ai-solutions\">Method 1: Traditional Fast Cutout in Photoshop \u2014 Quick Selection Tool + Select and Mask<\/a><div><div><a href=\"#method-2-psaide-background-remover-ai-cutout-function\">Method 2: PsAide Background Remover \u2014 AI Cutout Function <\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#comparison-of-the-two-methods\">Comparison of the Two Methods<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#essential-tips-for-perfect-cutouts\">Essential Tips for Perfect Cutouts<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"#download-link\">Download link<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gsbp-6a86934\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-the-3d-badge-creation-challenge-ai-solutions\"><strong>Method 1: Traditional Fast Cutout in Photoshop \u2014 Quick Selection Tool + Select and Mask<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideal for simple backgrounds and clear character outlines. Convenient operation without complex settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;Open Photoshop, import your image. Press&nbsp;<code>Ctrl+J<\/code>&nbsp;(or&nbsp;<code>Cmd+J<\/code>&nbsp;on Mac) to duplicate the background layer to protect the original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong>&nbsp;Select the&nbsp;<strong>&#8220;Quick Selection Tool&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;(shortcut&nbsp;<code>W<\/code>) from the left toolbar. Brush over the main subject to generate a selection automatically. Hold the&nbsp;<code>Alt<\/code>&nbsp;key to subtract unwanted areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"852\" src=\"https:\/\/asset.psaide.com\/blog-assets\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-58-1024x852.png\" alt=\"Photoshop \u2014 Quick Selection Tool + Select and Mask\" class=\"wp-image-3837\" style=\"width:420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asset.psaide.com\/blog-assets\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-58-1024x852.png 1024w, https:\/\/asset.psaide.com\/blog-assets\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-58-300x249.png 300w, https:\/\/asset.psaide.com\/blog-assets\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-58-768x639.png 768w, https:\/\/asset.psaide.com\/blog-assets\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-58.png 1063w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong>\u00a0Right-click on the selection and choose\u00a0<strong>&#8220;Select and Mask&#8221;<\/strong>. Use the\u00a0<strong>&#8220;Refine Edge Brush Tool&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0on the left to gently paint over hair edges for optimization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"295\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/asset.psaide.com\/blog-assets\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-59.png\" alt=\"\u00a0Refine Edge Brush Tool\" class=\"wp-image-3838\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:420px;height:420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asset.psaide.com\/blog-assets\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-59.png 295w, https:\/\/asset.psaide.com\/blog-assets\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-59-185x300.png 185w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong>&nbsp;Output as&nbsp;<strong>&#8220;Layer Mask&#8221;<\/strong>. Hide the original background layer to complete the cutout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-2-psaide-background-remover-ai-cutout-function\"><strong>Method 2: PsAide <strong>Background Remover<\/strong> \u2014 AI Cutout Function <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adapts to all scenes, completes in just 3 steps. Efficiency far surpasses traditional methods, accurately identifying even complex hair strands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Install the PsAide plugin (compatible with Photoshop CC 2015+). Open Photoshop and find the plugin panel. Launch the <strong>Background Remover<\/strong> module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"437\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/asset.psaide.com\/blog-assets\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-60.png\" alt=\"PsAide Background Remover\" class=\"wp-image-3839\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:420px;height:420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asset.psaide.com\/blog-assets\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-60.png 437w, https:\/\/asset.psaide.com\/blog-assets\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-60-161x300.png 161w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong>\u00a0Import the picture of the person you need to remove the background from. Press Ctrl+A to select the entire picture (or directly click the &#8220;Import Picture&#8221; button of the plugin), and then click the &#8220;Remove Background&#8221; button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"427\" height=\"809\" src=\"https:\/\/asset.psaide.com\/blog-assets\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-62.png\" alt=\"PsAide Background Remover\" class=\"wp-image-3841\" style=\"width:420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asset.psaide.com\/blog-assets\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-62.png 427w, https:\/\/asset.psaide.com\/blog-assets\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-62-158x300.png 158w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong>\u00a0Wait 3-5 seconds. The AI will automatically separate the person from the background, outputting a clean cutout on a transparent layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/asset.psaide.com\/blog-assets\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-63.png\" alt=\"PsAide Background Remover\" class=\"wp-image-3842\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:420px;height:420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asset.psaide.com\/blog-assets\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-63.png 700w, https:\/\/asset.psaide.com\/blog-assets\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-63-250x300.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"comparison-of-the-two-methods\"><strong>Comparison of the Two Methods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Quick Selection + Select and Mask<\/th><th>PsAide  AI Cutout<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Speed<\/strong><\/td><td>3-5 minutes<\/td><td>3-5 seconds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Difficulty<\/strong><\/td><td>Simple<\/td><td>Extremely Simple<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Scenario<\/strong><\/td><td>Simple background portraits<\/td><td><strong>All scenarios<\/strong>&nbsp;(complex bg, fine hair)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Learning Curve<\/strong><\/td><td>Low<\/td><td>0 (Prompt-based)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td><td>Learning PS basics, simple edits<\/td><td><strong>Efficiency<\/strong>, complex images, batch work<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"essential-tips-for-perfect-cutouts\"><strong>Essential Tips for Perfect Cutouts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use High-Resolution Images:<\/strong>\u00a0Always start with the highest quality original for better detail recognition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Work Non-Destructively:<\/strong>\u00a0Duplicate your background layer (<code>Ctrl+J<\/code>) before starting any cutout method.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose the Right Tool:<\/strong>\u00a0For efficiency and complex edges, choose\u00a0<strong>PsAide <strong>Background Remover<\/strong><\/strong>. To understand Photoshop fundamentals, practice the traditional method.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Refine with Soft Brushes:<\/strong>\u00a0When touching up layer masks, use a soft-edged brush for more natural transitions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check Edges at 100% Zoom:<\/strong>\u00a0Always inspect your cutout edges at full size to ensure quality.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Try both methods and effortlessly solve your people cutout challenges!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"download-link\"><strong>Download link<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-698a3c9aec2f7bd4f16b8b17a162efb7\" style=\"color:#3200fb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/psaide.com\/?sfrom=A86R4u\">https:\/\/psaide.com\/?sfrom=A86R4u<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Invitation Code:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/psaide.com\/?sfrom=A86R4u\">A86R4u<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style><\/style>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/psaide.com\/blog\/zt-nano-banana-pro\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3516\"><strong>Click here to discover more usage tips and in-depth information on Nano Banana Pro!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn the two fastest methods for cutting out people in Photoshop, covering both traditional quick operations and AI intelligent tools. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":3844,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"wp-custom-template-ps-2","format":"standard","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":".gsbp-fd02bd0{display:flex;width:100%}.gsbp-9a52389{background-color:#f5f7fa}.gsbp-6a86934{width:100%}","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15,34],"tags":[53,16],"class_list":["post-3835","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ps_tutorial","category-background-remover","tag-cutout","tag-ps"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/psaide.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3835","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/psaide.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/psaide.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/psaide.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/psaide.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3835"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/psaide.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3835\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3846,"href":"https:\/\/psaide.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3835\/revisions\/3846"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/psaide.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3844"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/psaide.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3835"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/psaide.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3835"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/psaide.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3835"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}