Customize a Photo Background
You can customize the background of your photographs by using an image editor. You can do this online or right on your computer. You may be surprised how a simple color change or animation can enhance the scenery in your photo. Giving your photo a transparent background gives you even more flexibility, allowing you to place the image on any background of your choice. You can also choose not to alter the background and change the border instead.
Instructions
1. Go to http://www.lunapic.com. Open the photo that you want to customize. If you want to add a photo from the Web, type in the full URL for the photo and click on "Go." To use an image that is stored on your computer, click on "Browse" and then "Upload Now!" Your photo will be loaded onto the canvas.
2. Create a transparent image. Remove the background from the photo by selecting the "Cut Out" tool from the toolbox.
3. Select the "Polygon/Free Form" tool, under "Tool", just above your image. Use your mouse to draw an outline around the areas of the image you want to remove, until all of the background is selected). You can click on the "Undo Last Action" tool from the toolbox if you make a mistake.
4. Click on the "Cut Selection" button once you've selected the background. This action will remove the existing background from the photo. Repeat step three to remove additional background from the photo. Your canvas should have a checkerboard pattern which indicates that the areas are transparent.
5. Add a background to the transparent areas of your image. Click on "Draw" and "Border Tool." To use a customized background from your files, click on the "Clipboard Image" link to the right of "Tiled Background."
6. Browse to find the image you want to use. Click on "Upload Now!" Click on "Done." Select the drop-down box by "Tiled Background" and click on "Your Clipboard." Click on "Add Border." The customized background will be displayed behind the photograph.
7. You can add a background to an image without transparent areas. Click on "Draw" and "Border Tool." Select a background color by clicking on the "Pick Color" link. Select "Add Border" once you are finished.
8. Save your photo. Click on "File" and "Save". Choose where you want to save the image.
