Remove a Background in PhotoCraft Without Deleting a Single Pixel

Description and use

In PhotoCraft 0.8.2 background removal is done by adding a mask, not deleting pixels. The user must unlock the layer, use Remove Background, refine the mask edges, and export a PNG with transparency while keeping a .pcraft for future edits.

Problem

Users cannot remove backgrounds because the button is missing on locked layers and the operation does not erase pixels.

Outcome

Background removal is achieved by adding a mask, allowing edge refinement and transparent export without deleting pixels.

Workflow

• Open the photo with File › Open or drag‑drop
• Unlock the layer: double‑click Background or Layer › New › Layer from Background, or turn off Lock all and Lock image pixels
• Open Window › Properties and click Remove Background in Quick Actions
• Check the mask at 100% zoom and paint black/white/grey to refine edges
• Optionally use the mask on an adjustment layer for selective color changes
• Export a transparent PNG via Export As › PNG or Quick Export, and save a .pcraft for future editing

Evidence

PhotoCraft finds the subject, refines the edge, and adds one layer mask to the layer.

Source

In 0.8.2 the Quick Actions section of the Properties panel stays empty on a locked layer.

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The command only looks at the selected layer. It doesn't sample the layers underneath.

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Export flattens what you see, so the hidden background becomes real transparency in the PNG while your .pcraft keeps the mask editable.

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