How to Use Snapseed to Remove Backgrounds: A Step-by-Step Guide

 The world of photo editing has changed a lot over the last few years, and our smartphones are now capable of some pretty amazing things. One of the most popular photo editing apps is Snapseed. This app was developed by Google and offers features such as adding filters, changing the contrast, adjusting shadows and highlights, cropping, rotating images, straightening horizons, etc. It also has one of its signature features- removing backgrounds from photos- which produces stunning results every time. Here is a step-by-step guide to using Snapseed to remove or change the colour of backgrounds in your photos.

What are Background Removal And Color Background change

Before giving you a step-by-step guide on how to remove backgrounds, let me give you some background information on the feature. Background Removal and Color Background change is part of the Snapseed Photography Tools and Techniques.

How to use this tool is quite simple and can be used on any image in Snapseed, no matter what aspect ratio you shot it in. A bit of knowledge of the software is required here, as you can’t simply drag and drop it on an image. To use the feature, you will have to first tap on the three dots at the top-left corner, where you will then select from the available tools. This is the same screen you’ll be tapping on for a while to select which part of the image you want to edit and from where.

How to Remove or Change the colour of a Background with Snapseed Mobile App

Unlike Photoshop, which works primarily with images that are connected to a specific file format, Snapseed can be used to edit pictures that are being shot with different cameras. From a raw photo shot on a mobile phone to a high-quality DSLR camera and even a drone camera, Snapseed can be used to add different filters to photos and change the background colour to another colour.

The tool works in the following manner- Select the image you want to edit Open the Edit Menu Choose Remove Background for different types of backgrounds: Gradient Background This will change the colour of the foreground and part of the background. Gradient Background Overlay This will change the background colour and the image colours.

I recommend you watch the youtube video down below to understand the process better.

Why You Should Use Snapseed

The current feature set of Snapseed is extremely advanced. It can remove anything from frames to entire objects, adding new effects to pictures. So, it is only right to share the features and limitations of this tool that allows the greatest amount of flexibility for editing pictures on your phone. If you use this tool frequently, you can consider investing in a subscription. This will allow you to access all of the capabilities that you are accustomed to, plus have a separate account with access to all of the premium features. Also, the software uses Adobe Lightroom CC to keep your images organized and free of clutter. This is a common practice in other photo editing software, but Adobe Lightroom CC is the only solution that supports RAW files for editing and merging.

Conclusion

After you finish these easy steps, you’ll have made the most out of your smartphone and have probably come up with something great. Although these steps can be used to create beautiful photo filters in any app, if you are still unsure of how to use the camera on your phone, check out our series of articles on this blog.