Removing Background from a Paper Sketch in Pixelmator Pro

In certain cases, when trying to convert your physical sketches to digital ones, you might find that the automatic Background Removal function didn't exactly do a good enough job, or further refinement is needed. This guide will walk you through the process of removing the background from a paper sketch using Pixelmator Pro so that can you can retain even the smallest of details.

Solution

1. Adjust the Levels: Select the Color Adjustments tool (shortcut key: A) and enable the "Levels" option. Adjust the handles to increase the contrast. Typically, moving the right-most and left-most sliders closer to the middle will yield a well-contrasted image.
2. Turn on Black and White: In the Color Adjustments sidebar, enable the Black and White option.
3. Convert into Pixels: Do one of the following:

   • In the Layers sidebar, hold Control ⌃, click a layer and choose Convert into Pixels.

   • Select a layer, then choose Format > Convert into Pixels (from the Format menu at the top of your screen).

4. Invert Colors: Do one of the following:

   • Choose Format > Color Adjustments > Invert (from the Format menu at the top of your screen).

   • Press A on your keyboard and turn on the Invert adjustment.

5. Apply Mask to Alpha: Select the Effects tool (shortcut key: F) and click on Add Effect > Other > Mask to Alpha.
6. Add Color (Optional): If you wish to add color, you can do so by selecting Add effect > Fill > Color.

By following these steps, you can effectively remove the background from a paper sketch using Pixelmator Pro and continue to let your creativity flow digitally! Visual content needed for steps, check Pixelmator Pro help for standards for visuals (screenshots, screencasts). (Check with apple guides to format-check)