8 Easy Ways to Remove Background in Illustrator

What is Adobe Illustrator CC, and What is it For?

Adobe Illustrator CC is a popular program used for creating icon designs. It was launched in 1987 and is constantly updating its interface to provide new tools for users.

How to Remove Background from an Image in Adobe Illustrator CC

Step:1 - Open Adobe Illustrator

First, open Adobe Illustrator and import the image you want to remove the background from.

Step:2 - Select the Specific Selection Tool

Click on the bottom of the image to select all its vectors.

Step:3 - Press the Delete Key

Press the Delete key to start erasing the background. Use the Magic Wand tool to select and delete specific areas of the background.

Using Clipping Masks

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A clipping mask is a simple way to remove a background in Illustrator. It hides parts of an image so only what is within the mask can be seen. Use the Pen Tool to outline the image and create a clipping mask to remove the background.

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How to Extract Background Using Image Trace

Image Trace is a feature in Illustrator that can be used to remove the background of an image. Combine it with the Clone Stamp tool for better results. Auto-Trace can quickly erase the background of a large photo area with a single mouse click.

How to Remove a White Background in Illustrator EPS

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When you save a file in Adobe Illustrator EPS format, the background appears white because the default setting is opaque. While this is fine for Microsoft Office applications, it can be problematic when transferring files to other programs. To get rid of the white background, you need to save the file with a transparent background.

Steps to Remove the White Background

Step:1

Open the EPS file in Adobe Illustrator.

Step:2

Save a copy of the file and rename it with a transparent background.

Step:3

Enter a new file name to indicate the transparent background version.

Step:4

Select EPS as the file format.

Step:5

Click Save and choose Transparent from the EPS Options dialog box.

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Using the Pen Tool to Remove Background

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To remove the background using the pen tool, follow these steps:

Step:1

Create an outline around the object you want to keep using the Pen Tool.

Step:2

Click along the outline of the object to create anchor points.

Step:3

Connect the anchor points to create a shape that surrounds the object.

Step:4

Select both the object and the background, then create a clipping mask.

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Simple Way to Remove Background in Adobe Illustrator

Illustrator works with vector lines and curves, so removing parts of an image is different from other editing programs. Follow these steps:

Step:1

Open the image in Illustrator and use the Selection tool to select the vectors you want to remove.

Step:2

Select the Eraser tool to manually erase parts of the image.

Step:3

Adjust the width and angle of the Eraser tool to suit your image.

Step:4

Erase parts of the image by clicking and dragging the Eraser tool.

Step:5

Press and hold Alt while dragging to create a rectangular shape for precise erasing.

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Removing Background Using Selective Features

To remove a background with multiple colors, trace the image and select the colors you want to remove. Press delete to eliminate them.

Repeat this process for different colors until you have removed the entire background.

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FAQs

Q1. Why is my PNG image a black background?

Ans. If your PNG image has a black background, don't worry! This is just the default background color. The transparency in your image will show up as black until you place it on a different background or change the background color. PNG images are actually transparent, so you can see through them.

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Q2. How do I remove the black background from a PNG?

Ans. If you see a black background on your PNG image when you upload it, that's because the black background is being added to the image. Every time you upload the image, the black background will show up. To remove it, you'll need to change the background color or place the image on a different background.

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Q3. How do I make a layer transparent in Illustrator?

Ans. In Illustrator, you can make a layer transparent by using the transparency panel. This panel can be found within the properties panel. Just click on the arrow next to the 100% opacity indicator to adjust the transparency of the layer.

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Q4. How do I change the background of a picture in Illustrator?

Ans. If you have a pixel-based image in Illustrator, you can remove the background by using a clipping mask. This will allow you to change the background of the image to whatever you like.

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Q5. Why can't I erase a part of an image in Illustrator?

Ans. If you're having trouble erasing part of an image in Illustrator, it may be because you're working on a flattened version of the image. To use the eraser tool, you'll need to open the original file in Illustrator and make your edits there.

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