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How Do You Cut Slices in Photoshop?

Last updated on January 29, 2023 @ 7:36 pm

When it comes to digital design, one of the most important skills you can have is learning how to cut slices in Photoshop. Slices are essentially small pieces of an image that can be exported separately and used in web or app design.

They’re also great for creating social media posts, banners, and other marketing collateral.

There are a few different ways to cut slices in Photoshop, but the most common method is using the “Slice Tool”. This tool can be found in the “Tools” palette, or by pressing the “C” key on your keyboard. Once you have the Slice Tool selected, you can click and drag to create a rectangular slice around the portion of the image you want to export.

If you want to create a more precise slice, you can use the “Pen Tool” to create a custom shape. To do this, select the Pen Tool from the “Tools” palette (or press the “P” key on your keyboard), then click and drag to create your custom shape. Once you release the mouse button, your shape will be converted into a slice.

NOTE: To remove the background around the slices that you created, just click on the “Add Layer Mask” option in the “Layers” window.

PRO TIP: Warning: This article contains instructions on how to cut slices in Photoshop. If you are not familiar with Photoshop, please be aware that this could potentially damage your images.

Once you have your slices created, you can go to “File > Export > Export As…” to save them as individual image files.

NOTE: You can also use the keyboard shortcut “Atl+Shift+Ctrl+W” to do this process.

In the dialogue box that appears, make sure you have the “Format” drop-down menu set to “PNG” or “JPEG”, and then click “Export”.

And that’s all there is to it! With just a few simple steps, you can easily export slices from Photoshop and use them in your web or app designs.

Conclusion:

The “Slice Tool” is the most common way to cut slices in Photoshop. You can find it in the “Tools” palette or by pressing “C” on your keyboard.

To create a more precise slice, use the “Pen Tool” to create a custom shape. Go to “File > Export > Export As..” to save your slices as individual image files.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.