Last updated on Feb. 25, 2025

Give your photos a makeover by replacing the background.

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Watch this video and learn how to quickly change the background of the photo.

  1. On the Photoshop on iPhone homescreen, select Create new   > Add from Photos. 

    Note:

    You can even select any of these Quick actions to change the background:

    • Hide background
    • Solid color background
    • Black & white background
  2. Select Select area > Tap select   to make a selection.

  3. Select Apply as mask   from the toolbar that opens after committing the change.

    Tip:

    The Apply as mask option helps to isolate the selection lets you change the background.

  4. Select the add layer   menu to work with any of these layer options for adding a new image:

    • Empty layer  : Add a new blank layer.
    • Fill layer  : Add a color fill layer.
    • Type layer  : Add a text layer.
    • Adjustment layer  : Add an adjustment layer. 
    • Image layer  : Add an image layer from Photos, Adobe Stock, or device files. 
  5. Within Layer properties, select Transform to modify the background with your photo or Blend and opacity to adjust the opacity of the layers.