-
Select the Lasso tool
, and set feathering and anti-aliasing in the options bar. (See Soften the edges of selections.)
-
(Optional) Click Refine Edge to further adjust the selection boundary. See Refine selection edges.
-
(Optional) Set feathering and anti-aliasing in the options bar. See Soften the edges of selections.
-
- To draw a straight segment, position the pointer where you want the first straight segment to end, and click. Continue clicking to set endpoints for subsequent segments.
- To draw a straight line at a multiple of 45°, hold down Shift as you move to click the next segment.
-
(Optional) Click Refine Edge to further adjust the selection boundary. See Refine selection edges.
When
you use the Magnetic Lasso tool , the
border snaps to the edges of defined areas in the image. The Magnetic
Lasso tool is not available for 32‑bits-per-channel images.
Note:
The Magnetic Lasso tool is especially useful for quickly selecting objects with complex edges set against high-contrast backgrounds.
-
(Optional) Set feathering and anti-aliasing in the options bar. See Soften the edges of selections.
-
Width
To specify a detection width, enter a pixel value for Width. The Magnetic Lasso tool detects edges only within the specified distance from the pointer.
Note:
To change the lasso pointer so that it indicates the lasso width, press the Caps Lock key. You can change the pointer while the tool is selected but not in use. Press the right bracket (]) to increase the Magnetic Lasso edge width by 1 pixel; press the left bracket ([) to decrease the width by 1 pixel.
Contrast
To specify the lasso’s sensitivity to edges in the image, enter a value between 1% and 100% for Contrast. A higher value detects only edges that contrast sharply with their surroundings; a lower value detects lower-contrast edges.
Frequency
To specify the rate at which the lasso sets fastening points, enter a value between 0 and 100 for Frequency. A higher value anchors the selection border in place more quickly.
Note:
On an image with well-defined edges, try a higher width and higher edge contrast, and trace the border roughly. On an image with softer edges, try a lower width and lower edge contrast, and trace the border more precisely.
-
Release the mouse button or keep it pressed, and then move the pointer along the edge you want to trace.
The most recent segment of the selection border remains active. As you move the pointer, the active segment snaps to the strongest edge in the image, based on the detection width set in the options bar. Periodically, the Magnetic Lasso tool adds fastening points to the selection border to anchor previous segments.
-
(Optional) Click Refine Edge to further adjust the selection boundary. See Refine selection edges.