How to Use the Refine Selection Tools in Affinity Photo
Posted on 18th June 2023
The Refine Selection Tools are located in the “Select” drop-down menu in the top toolbar of Affinity Photo. They are used to make precise selections of areas in an image, and can be used to select an object, a person, or a background.
Making a Selection with the Refine Selection Tools
To make a selection with the Refine Selection Tools, first select the “Select” tool from the top toolbar. Then, click and drag your cursor over the area you want to select. The area will be highlighted in blue.
Once you have made your selection, click on the “Refine Selection” button in the “Select” drop-down menu.
The Refine Selection Tools
There are three Refine Selection Tools: the Refine Edge Tool, the Refine Mask Tool, and the Refine Selection Brush Tool.
The Refine Edge Tool
The Refine Edge Tool is used to select an object by its edge. To use the Refine Edge Tool, first select the object you want to select. Then, click on the “Refine Edge” button in the “Select” drop-down menu.
The Refine Edge Tool will appear in the top toolbar. Use the Refine Edge Tool to select the object by its edge.
The Refine Mask Tool
The Refine Mask Tool is used to select an object by its color. To use the Refine Mask Tool, first select the object you want to select. Then, click on the “Refine Mask” button in the “Select” drop-down menu.
The Refine Mask Tool will appear in the top toolbar. Use the Refine Mask Tool to select the object by its color.
The Refine Selection Brush Tool
The Refine Selection Brush Tool is used to select an object by painting over it. To use the Refine Selection Brush Tool, first select the object you want to select. Then, click on the “Refine Selection Brush” button in the “Select” drop-down menu.
The Refine Selection Brush Tool will appear in the top toolbar. Use the Refine Selection Brush Tool to select the object by painting over it.
Making a Precise Selection with the Refine Selection Tools
To make a precise selection with the Refine Selection Tools, select the “Select” tool from the top toolbar. Then, click and drag your cursor over the area you want to select. The area will be highlighted in blue.
Once you have made your selection, click on the “Refine Selection” button in the “Select” drop-down menu.
The Refine Selection Tools will appear in the top toolbar. Use the Refine Selection Tools to make a precise selection of the area you want to select.
Extending a Selection with the Refine Selection Tools
To extend a selection with the Refine Selection Tools, select the “Select” tool from the top toolbar. Then, click and drag your cursor over the area you want to select. The area will be highlighted in blue.
Once you have made your selection, click on the “Refine Selection” button in the “Select” drop-down menu.
The Refine Selection Tools will appear in the top toolbar. Use the Refine Selection Tools to extend the selection by adding to the existing selection.
Reducing a Selection with the Refine Selection Tools
To reduce a selection with the Refine Selection Tools, select the “Select” tool from the top toolbar. Then, click and drag your cursor over the area you want to select. The area will be highlighted in blue.
Once you have made your selection, click on the “Refine Selection” button in the “Select” drop-down menu.
The Refine Selection Tools will appear in the top toolbar. Use the Refine Selection Tools to reduce the selection by removing from the existing selection.
Inverting a Selection with the Refine Selection Tools
To invert a selection with the Refine Selection Tools, select the “Select” tool from the top toolbar. Then, click and drag your cursor over the area you want to invert. The area will be highlighted in blue.
Once you have made your selection, click on the “Refine Selection” button in the “Select” drop-down menu.
The Refine Selection Tools will appear in the top toolbar. Use the Refine Selection Tools to invert the selection by selecting the inverse of the existing selection.
A Quick look at the Refine Selection Tools
The Refine Selection Tools are a set of tools located in the Tools menu in Affinity Photo. They are used to refine the selection of an object or area in an image.
The Refine Selection Tools are:
Refine Selection Tool
This tool is used to select an object or area in an image. It can be used to select an area of an image by drawing a selection box around the area.
The Refine Selection Tool can be used to select an object or area in an image by drawing a selection box around the object or area.
To use the Refine Selection Tool:
1. Select the Refine Selection Tool from the Tools menu.
2. Click and drag the cursor around the object or area you want to select.
3. release the mouse button when the selection is complete.
The Refine Selection Tool can also be used to select an object or area in an image by drawing a selection box around the object or area.
To use the Refine Selection Tool to select an object or area in an image:
1. Select the Refine Selection Tool from the Tools menu.
2. Click and drag the cursor around the object or area you want to select.
3. release the mouse button when the selection is complete.
The Refine Selection Tool can also be used to select an object or area in an image by drawing a selection box around the object or area.
To use the Refine Selection Tool to select an object or area in an image:
1. Select the Refine Selection Tool from the Tools menu.
2. Click and drag the cursor around the object or area you want to select.
3. release the mouse button when the selection is complete.
The Refine Selection Tool can also be used to select an object or area in an image by drawing a selection box around the object or area.
To use the Refine Selection Tool to select an object or area in an image:
1. Select the Refine Selection Tool from the Tools menu.
2. Click and drag the cursor around the object or area you want to select.
3. release the mouse button when the selection is complete.
The Refine Selection Tool can also be used to select an object or area in an image by drawing a selection box around the object or area.
To use the Refine Selection Tool to select an object or area in an image:
1. Select the Refine Selection Tool from the Tools menu.
2. Click and drag the cursor around the object or area you want to select.
3. release the mouse button when the selection is complete.
The Refine Selection Tool can also be used to select an object or area in an image by drawing a selection box around the object or area.
To use the Refine Selection Tool to select an object or area in an image:
1. Select the Refine Selection Tool from the Tools menu.
2. Click and drag the cursor around the object or area you want to select.
3. release the mouse button when the selection is complete.
The Refine Selection Tool can also be used to select an object or area in an image by drawing a selection box around the object or area.
To use the Refine Selection Tool to select an object or area in an image:
1. Select the Refine Selection Tool from the Tools menu.
2. Click and drag the cursor around the object or area you want to select.
3. release the mouse button when the selection is complete.
The Refine Selection Tool can also be used to select an object or area in an image by drawing a selection box around the object or area.
To use the Refine Selection Tool to select an object or area in an image:
1. Select the Refine Selection Tool from the Tools menu.
2. Click and drag the cursor around the object or area you want to select.
3. release the mouse button when the selection is complete.
The Refine Selection Tool can also be used to select an object or area in an image by drawing a selection box around the object or area.
To use the Refine Selection Tool to select an object or area in an image:
1. Select the Refine Selection Tool from the Tools menu.
2. Click and drag the cursor around the object or area you want to select.
3. release the mouse button when the selection is complete.
