6. The Tools in the Toolbox / 6.3 Tools for Image Layers

6.3.9 The Quick Selection Tool

The Quick Selection tool is a semi-automatic tool for creating cut-out masks for objects. It has several subtools:

You use the Quick Selection tool in two steps. First you create a rectangle enclosing the object. PhotoLine will then automatically start computing a first proposal for the cut-out mask. This may last from a few seconds up to more than a minute depending on the speed of your computer, the size of the image and the compexity of the object. In the second step you repeatedly place object and background marks, until you are satisfied with the result.

The Quick Selection tool can enhance the edge of the created selection to adapt it to the unsharpness of the object. Edge Width controls the width of enhancement.

Tips for using the Quick Selection tool efficiently: