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Cutting an object from a picture

  • 05-09-2011 8:56am
    #1
    Thespoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭


    Hi I'm not very up on these things but here it goes.
    I'm currently working on a self build website and I'd like to 'cut' an object from a photo I have stored on my PC ( a car ) and move this onto my site.
    I have a basic laptop with Windows Vista installed ( I don't have MS Office ) and was wondering is there any existing way/software that would enable me to carry out this move on Vista. I can of course transfer photos and crop them and so on but I cannot cut or click on an object allowing me to take that without the background if that makes sense.
    Will I have to buy software ?
    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Paulw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    Try something like GIMP or Picassa. You can also download a full working copy of Adobe Photoshop on 30 day free trial.


  • #3
    homer911
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,150 ✭✭✭homer911


    There's a basic free-form select tool in "Paint" if you are desperate!


  • #4
    Thespoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭Thespoofer


    Thanks, I'll try the Adobe route. I don't think Picassa allows it.
    Thanks again.


  • #5
    Thespoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭Thespoofer


    I just tried 'freeform' on Paint........OMG...BRRRUTAL!! but thanks for the advice, I learned something new there.


  • #6
    FSL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,456 ✭✭✭FSL


    I use IrfanView to cut portions from images and other image manipulation. Its free and easy to use. I've also used Gimp under linux its also good but more complex.


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  • #7
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    The GIMP is your best bet, or maybe even paint.net, both free

    Nick

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  • #8
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,567 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    yoyo wrote: »
    The GIMP is your best bet, or maybe even paint.net, both free

    Nick
    paint dot net is a lot easier to use for beginners


  • #9
    beer enigma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,213 ✭✭✭beer enigma


    I use easycapture - its simple & effective


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