EDIT+IMAGES+ONLINE

Back to HOME > ICT IN ACTION =EDIT IMAGES ONLINE= There are many programs and online services which do this. Photoshop is a very complicated program which will allow you to edit pitures, but there are easier ways. [|Fotoflexer] is a website (there are many others you can find by a websearch).


 * HINTS**
 * If you want to **re-size**, also click **Shift** to keep the right shape (aspect ratio).
 * When editing an image, only have one image at a time on the work surface in the program so that when you save there is only one image.
 * When you remove something from a picture, it is better to save as **PNG**.
 * There is no need to join Fotoflexer, but then you must save all of your images on your computer and not on the site.
 * Save all of your images in one place and choose the filenames carefully eg // **Pharoah with face cutout.PNG** //
 * If you cannot see your file, make sure you have selected **All Files** in the **Save as Type** list.

For this example, it is yourself and a character from an ancient civilization (my favourite pharoah is Akhanaten). Save the pictures to your computer. Decide how you wish to combine the pic tures. I am going to cut out the pharoah's face and place my face behind it and I am going to remove the background around my head to show how **Smart Cutout** works.
 * COMBINING TWO PHOTOS**
 * [[image:devicesquad/SW ISL pic 2013.jpg width="186" height="294"]] ||  || [[image:akhenaten1.jpg width="318" height="237" caption="Akhenaten"]] ||

Upload one image at a time to[| Fotoflexer].

If the area you want to cut out is the //**same colour**// as the surroundings, choose **Smart Scissors.** If the area you want to cut out is a //**different colour**// than the surroundings, choose **Smart Cutout.**

**Geek > Smart Scissor**s > create the area by clicking with the mouse > **Invert** if necessary to darken the part which will disappear If you like it, **Create Cutout** Now save the image in PNG format so that the cutout is a hole. Save the file as a PNG in the folder on your computer.
 * HOW TO USE SMART SCISSORS **

In Geek, choose **Smart Cutout** and then follow the tutorial included in the function. You may need to practise a few times, but you can always **Undo (CTRL-Z)** or revert to the **Original** image and try again. Save the file as a PNG in the same folder on your computer.
 * HOW TO USE SMART CUTOUT **


 * PUTTING THE IMAGES TOGETHER **

Open both prepared image files on the Canvas. Combine them using **Re-size** and **Pull Forward** and **Push Back** as necessary. Crop the image to the way you want it using **Basic > Crop > Crop Selected Area**

Save the file as a PNG in the folder on your computer.