Head only

[codswallop]

I want to cut out someones head and shoulders from a photo and save it.I have done it in the past but for the life of me I can't remember how I did it and what prog.I used. Thanking you in anticipation !!!

[bazwillrun]

most graphics proggys will do it eg, photoshop, photoshop elements, corel, etc. if its a one off then you could just d/load the trial versions as these are all commercial programs

or you could use Paint.net which is totally free.

usual method is to make a selection and as you say copy and paste it into another picture.

If the background is a pretty much solid colour sometimes its easier to select that and invert the selection.

theres plenty of tutorials on youtube

[codswallop]

Thanks for that,I'm still trying to work out how to get rid of the white background !!

[snags]

What software are you using?

[Wak]

If the original photo has an acceptable background behind the head then just use the CROP tool to extract a suitable square containing the head and shoulders and then save it as a new photo into a suitable folder.
This will still leave the original photo as it was.
I would think that every graphics program has a CROP tool.

[codswallop]

I'm using Print.Net.I don't want just a rectangular crop of the head and shoulders,I want a tracing around close up to the head.But when I save it I get a white background which I don't want. Thanks !

[bazwillrun]

You need to save it as .png if you want a transparent background

[codswallop]

Thanks baz !!