Hello, I need to cut out foods from different images.

What is the easiest way to render or cut out the images using Photoshop?

Here is an example of what I need to cut out:

http://i29.tinypic.com/2m35lwk.jpg

Well, I'm lazy, so i downloaded the Extract tool for CS4 (Depending what photoshop version you have)

I believe the Extract tool (Filter - > Extract) was stopped in CS3, but you can download it from Adobe.

http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4047

That one seems to be for Macintosh? I have Windows XP.

What exactly does that do anyway?

It extract an image from its background:

http://www.cyber-aspect.com/features/featu...icle~art~69.htm

If you just google "Extract Filter CS4" or something like that in google (CS4 or whatever version you have) I'm sure its available for XP too!

I have the extract tool, it takes forever.

Is there any easier way to cut out the image?

The pen tool in the toolbox is ideal for such cutting, or else you can also use the polygonal lasso tool. I can help you cut out the images at a very low cost. If you need any help you can pm me.

there simply is no simple 'slam dunk' way to extract backgrounds....The best way is to have total design control over the product photo shoot and use white backdrops and appropriate lighting. I've tried every third party plugin available but none really work all that well. If I must work with photos provided that weren't properly photographed...then it's the pen tool