Cutting a Shape Out of a Photo

Photo Editor has various ways that you can change the shape of a photo. You can use the Cookie Cutter Tool to quickly crop an image with preset shapes. If you want a custom design, use the Shape Tool or create a vector shape on top of the photo and trim it with the press of a button.

To Cut a Shape Out of a Photo with the Cookie Cutter Tool:

1. Select the Selection Tool and click the photo.
2. In the Toolbar, under Create, click the Cookie Cutter Tool.
3. In the Properties bar, from the Shape drop-down, select a Category, such as Celebrations or Home.
4. Select a shape in that category.
5. Do one of the following:
• Click Fit to Objects to automatically position the cookie cutter shape over the photo.
• Click and drag across the work area. Press and hold the Shift key to add a shape that is an equal width and height.

• Click and drag the cookie cutter shape until you are satisfied with its placement over the photo. If desired, click and drag the shape handles to resize the shape.
6. Click Apply.

The background behind the cookie cutter shape is the work area background color. To change the work area background color click File | Define Work Area

To Cut a Shape Out of a Photo with Trim to Shape:

1. In the Toolbar, under Create, click the Shape Tool or another vector shape tool from the Tool drop-down.
2. Create the shape over the photo and drag until you are satisfied with its placement over the photo.
3. Hold down the Shift key and select both the photo and the shape.
4. In the Properties bar, click the Trim to Shape button.

Unlike the Cookie Cutter Tool, the Trim to Shape button automatically cuts the image. Make sure the shape is in the desired position before clicking the button.

See Also:

• Adding Special Shapes to the Work Area
• Combining Objects and Photos