Preview

How to remove the background of an image on Mac for free

Preview Remove Background From Image on Mac

Removing the background from an image can take your visual content to the next level, but it can also be a daunting task if you don't have access to professional software.

In this article, we will explore three free and easy-to-use methods to remove the background of a photo on Mac using built-in tools and online platforms.

How to change image and PDF display sizes in Preview

PDF open in the Preview app on Mac

Have you ever opened an image or a PDF in Preview on your Mac and it looked odd? It may have appeared to be sized incorrectly thus making it more difficult for you to work with.

Here, we’ll show you how to set the image and PDF display sizes in Preview on Mac so that they always appear as you want them.

How to add, view and remove bookmarks in PDFs in Preview

Bookmark PDF pages in Preview on Mac

Preview on Mac has some good features for working with PDFs. You can use cool annotation tools to mark up documents, and you can sign PDFs with Preview as well. So if you’re working with a lengthy PDF document, like a contract, manual, or even a tax return, you might try out the bookmark feature.

By using bookmarks in Preview on Mac, you can mark specific pages as quick references. This makes it easy to jump to certain spots easily. Whether it’s to reference text, remind yourself to double-check something, or designate places you need to annotate, here’s how to add, view, and remove bookmarks in the Preview app for your PDFs.

How to create and mark up a PDF from the Maps app on Mac

If you’re trying to describe a location to someone who isn’t familiar with the area, it can be difficult. You can’t just say, "It’s next to Walmart" if they don’t even know where Walmart is. But with the Maps app and Markup tool on Mac, you can easily use shapes and text to show exactly where you’re describing. And it can even be a little fun.

Here’s how to create and mark up a PDF from Maps on your Mac.

How to use the color and size tools in Preview on Mac

Image editing tools in Preview on Mac

Preview on Mac is a terrific app for viewing your images or signing PDF documents. But the Preview app can do much more. For instance, there are a few tools like Loupe and Mask that can help you make parts of your images stand out and really pop.

In addition, Preview has features for customizing the colors in your image along with the size. To help you make the most out of Preview on your Mac, here’s how to use those color and size tools.

How to add a mask, loupe, and speech bubble to an image using Preview on Mac

Annotation tools in Preview on Mac

Preview on Mac might be one of those tools that you don’t think much about. You might use it just to open images, or maybe you use it to sign PDFs, but for most image work, you likely use something more robust.

But Preview does have some good annotation tools that you let spruce up your images quickly and easily. So you’re unaware of these Preview features, we’ll go over a few handy ones and how to use them. These include the mask, loupe, and speech bubble tools.

How to change the layout of your inbox in Mail on Mac

Change Mail app layout on Mac

With macOS Catalina, Apple made a change to the layout of the Mail app. The classic layout has been updated and you no longer have that option within your Mail Preferences. However, you can change where you see the previews and whether or not you want to use a column layout.

We’ll show you how to make these adjustments and change the layout of your inbox in the Mail app on Mac.