Changing the color of a picture’s background can have a dramatic effect on how it looks, and one of the best tools to do that is Adobe Photoshop—although there are some great alternatives. Whether you have the full version or a free trial, there are a few different methods you can use to do it.
Changing the background in Photoshop before you create a new image is the quickest way to set it to your preference.
When you make a new document in Photoshop, there will be an option to choose your background color. Use its drop-down menu or color-select box to choose the color you would prefer the background to be. When you create a new image, it will have your choice as its background color.
In Photoshop CC 2018 and newer that option will be in the bottom right-hand corner of the new document window. In older versions of Photoshop, it will be located at the bottom of the window.
To change the color of the background after creating the image, you can create a brand new background in a color of your choice:
- Select the Layer tab at the top of the window.
- Select New Fill Layer, then select Solid Color – unless you particularly want a gradient or pattern background.
- Give the new layer a name, then select OK when prompted.
- Select a color from the palette and select OK again.
