Remove backgrounds in one click

Manually removing a background can be time-consuming, especially when working with:

  • Fine textures
  • Soft edges
  • Transparent areas
  • Detailed subjects like hair or fur

The AI Remove Background tool automatically detects the subject and removes the background with a single click.

Remove a background from an image

You can remove backgrounds in several ways depending on your document structure.

Remove a background from an image

To remove the background using the menu:

  1. Select the image, object, or editable area
  2. Click Object > Remove > Background
To remove the background using the menu

The AI automatically identifies the main subject and removes the surrounding background.

Remove backgrounds from selected areas

You can also define an editable area first, then apply background removal.

Remove backgrounds from selected areas
  1. Use selection tools such as Smart Selection or a mask brush to define the subject
  2. Right-click the selection
  3. Click Remove Background
Remove backgrounds from selected areas

This approach gives you additional control when working with complex images.

Automatically select a subject with AI Mask from Subject in Corel PHOTO-PAINT

Selecting a subject manually can also be repetitive and time-intensive, especially when applying adjustments or effects to only part of an image.

The AI Mask from Subject command in Corel PHOTO-PAINT uses artificial intelligence to automatically detect and mask the main subject. It is particularly effective for:

  • Hair and wispy strands
  • Fur and textured edges
  • Intricate foreground details
Automatically select a subject with AI Mask from Subject in Corel PHOTO-PAINT

To mask a subject automatically:

  1. Open your image in Corel PHOTO-PAINT
  2. Click Mask > Mask from Subject
  3. Review the generated mask overlay
  4. Apply adjustments, effects, or edits to the masked area as needed
To mask a subject automatically

Because the mask isolates the subject precisely, you can confidently adjust color, lighting, sharpness, or apply special effects without affecting the background.

Faster, smarter image editing

With AI Remove Background in CorelDRAW and PHOTO-PAINT, and AI Mask from Subject in PHOTO-PAINT, you can:

  • Isolate subjects instantly
  • Handle complex edges automatically
  • Reduce time spent on repetitive editing
  • Focus on creative decisions instead of manual selections

These intelligent tools deliver professional-level precision in seconds, speeding up image editing and enhancing your overall workflow.

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