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The tricks of cutting and merging photos with Photoshop have been introduced to users since the Photoshop CS6 versions or even older ones. In recent Photoshop releases, thanks to automated editing features, processing is more flexible and efficient. Especially, the method of merging photos with Photoshop CC 2020 is also optimized to be extremely simple yet still provide the most natural feel.
Preparation: Ensure you have Photoshop CC 2020 installed. If not, download it now from the official website.
- Background image
- Image for background replacement
To ensure the best quality, it's recommended to use high-resolution images. In this tutorial example, we'll be replacing the sky in a landscape photo with the two images provided below.
How to Replace Background in Photoshop CC 2020
Groovy Guide to Photo Background Swapping in Photoshop CC 2020
Step 1: Firstly, open both images in Photoshop CC 2020.
Step 2: Select the tab containing the image you want to replace the background for. In this image, you'll notice the sky is quite dark, which detracts from its beauty. To remove this portion of the scene, press Ctrl + J to duplicate the Layer.
Step 3: After outlining the sky scene, press the Delete key on your keyboard to remove it. Click on the Layer containing the deleted background and press Ctrl + C to copy it.
Step 4: Switch to the tab containing the background image and press Ctrl + J to create an additional Layer containing a copy of that background image. Then, press Ctrl + V to paste the Layer containing the image to be used as the background on top.
Step 5: Next, select the Layer containing the background image copy and press Ctrl + T to perform Free Transform command. With this Photoshop photo merging method, simply stretch, drag, and drop the background image to a position that suits your preference, then press Enter.
Step 6: To enhance the naturalness and color of the photo, you need to perform color balancing. Hold down the Ctrl key and click on each Layer in the toolbar. Right-click and select Merge Layers.
Press Ctrl + L to bring up the Level toolbox. Adjust parameters such as Input Levels and Output Levels appropriately, then press OK.
Apart from the Level tool, users can also utilize other tools such as Hue , Curves ,... to fine-tune the image for the most realistic feel.
The final result after applying the technique of merging photos into the background using Photoshop CC 2020 will resemble the illustrative image below.
After completing the 6 steps, Mytour and you have explored the simple and effective method of merging photos using Photoshop CC 2020. Photo merging is one of the fundamental skills for Photoshop users, and it's also a common technique used in design and photo editing. Mastering this skill enables users to easily learn and utilize advanced techniques. Additionally, you can refer to How to Create Animated Images in Photoshop CC 2020 here for further insights.
