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How to Cut an Image Into a Shape With PaintShop Pro

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By Sue Chastain Sue Chastain Writer St. Petersburg College Sue Chastain is a former Lifewire writer and a graphics software authority with web design and print publishing credentials. She's also skilled in WordPress administration. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 16, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Design Graphic Design Photoshop Animation & Video 3D Design

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Open a picture file and choose Layers > Promote Background Layer. Select the Shapes drop-down menu and choose Preset Shape. Select Shape list, then choose a shape for the cutout. Click and drag to create the shape. Use the handles to make adjustments. When done, go to Selections > From Vector Object > Image > Crop to Selection. Delete or hide the vector shape layer. Save as PSB or PNG. If you want to cut pictures into shapes in PaintShop Pro, you can create photo collages and other fun projects using the preset Shape tool. We show you how using Corel PaintShop Pro 2020.

How to Cut an Image Into a Shape With PaintShop Pro

To cut images into preset shapes in PaintShop Pro: Open PaintShop Pro, then open the picture file you want to cut out. Select either the Essentials or Complete workspace so that you have access to the tools you need. Select Layers > Promote Background Layer. Select the Shapes drop-down menu and choose Preset Shape. If you don't see the Preset Shape tool, select the plus (+) at the bottom of the toolbar to search for it. Select Shape list. Choose a shape for the cutout. Place the mouse pointer in the center of the area in the picture you want to cut out. Click and drag to create the shape and make it the size you want. It doesn't have to be perfect. You can adjust the shape as needed. Using the handles that surround the shape, adjust the size and rotation of the cutout shape. To reposition the shape to encompass what you want to cut out in the image, click and drag the shape. Reduce the opacity of the shape layer to see how the shape is positioned in relation to the picture beneath it. When you are happy with the position of the shape, go to Selections > From Vector Object. Go to Image > Crop to Selection. In the Layers palette, either delete (by selecting the trashcan icon) or hide the vector shape layer. If the layers palette isn't visible, go to Palettes > Layers. Copy and paste the cutout image to use it in another document, or save it as a transparent PSB or PNG file to use in other software. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire 10 Best Free Photo Resizers How to Add an Image to Your Gmail Signature How to Add a Border in Google Docs How to Make a Timeline on Google Slides How to Draw the Outline of a Shape With Photoshop Elements How to Apply Rubber Stamp Effects in Photoshop Elements 8 Put Text on a Path or in a Shape in Adobe Photoshop CC How to Change Your Facebook Cover Photo Greeting Card Template and Instructions for Adobe Photoshop How to Use Canva How to Crop a Shape in PowerPoint How to Pixelate an Image The 4 Best Photo Editor Apps of 2022 How to Insert an Inline Image in an Outlook Message How to Insert an Image Into Your Outlook for Mac Signature How to Turn a 2D Drawing Into 3D Art in Paint 3D Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies