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Remove backgrounds and edit artwork on Mac

In Merrimo on your Mac, you can isolate subjects with Apple Vision background removal, crop and adjust artwork inside panel frames, and place standalone graphics.

Isolate subjects with Remove Background

Cut out characters and props using native Apple Vision neural segmentation:

1. Select an image or character artwork on the canvas.
2. Choose Edit > Remove Background (or click the scissor icon in the Inspector).
3. Merrimo extracts the primary subject, creating a clean transparent alpha cutout in seconds.
4. Place the transparent cutout over painted background panels or speed lines for layered depth.

To cut out a character, location or prop, Control-click its large picture under Cast & World and choose Remove Background. The cutout is saved as a new take (see Manage cast members and characters on Mac).

Crop, scale, and adjust artwork within a panel

Reposition artwork inside its clipping frame:

1. Double-click the panel image to enter Image Edit Mode.
2. Drag the artwork to adjust framing, or drag the zoom slider to zoom into a character's dramatic expression.
3. Press Return or click outside the panel to commit the crop.