To cut out an object in Photoshop, follow these steps:

1. Open the Image

• Open the image file in Photoshop by going to File > Open, or by dragging and dropping the image into Photoshop.

2. Choose a Selection Tool

• There are several tools to select the object you want to cut out. The most commonly used tools are:
  • Quick Selection Tool: Found in the toolbar (shortcut: W). Click and drag over the area you want to select; it automatically detects edges.
  • Magic Wand Tool: Useful for selecting areas with similar colors (also W).
  • Pen Tool: Allows precise selections by creating a path around the object (shortcut: P).
  • Lasso Tool: Offers freehand selection (shortcut: L).

3. Make the Selection

• Using one of the selection tools, click and drag around the object to create a selection.
• If needed, add or subtract from the selection using the options in the top menu (Add to Selection or Subtract from Selection).

4. Refine the Selection

• Go to Select > Select and Mask (or Refine Edge, depending on the version of Photoshop).
• Use the refinement tools to improve the edge of the selection. Adjust settings like Smooth, Feather, Contrast, and Shift Edge to get cleaner edges.
• For hair or fur, use the Refine Edge Brush Tool to improve the selection.

5. Cut Out the Object

• Once the selection is refined, you can cut out the object in different ways:
  • Copy and Paste: Press Ctrl + C (Windows) or Cmd + C (Mac) to copy the selection, then Ctrl + V (Windows) or Cmd + V (Mac) to paste it onto a new layer.
  • Layer Mask: Click the Add Layer Mask button at the bottom of the Layers panel. This non-destructively hides the background while keeping the object visible.
  • Delete Background: Inverse the selection (Select > Inverse) and press Delete to remove the background.

6. Fine-Tune the Edges (Optional)

• If using a Layer Mask, you can further refine the edges by painting on the mask with a soft brush to add or remove parts of the cut-out.

7. Save Your Work

• Save the final image in your desired format:
  • Use File > Save As to save as a .PNG or .PSD if you need transparency.
  • Save as a .JPEG if a transparent background is not needed.

These steps will help you achieve a clean cutout of an object in Photoshop.

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