Extract in CS4

[andr...@adobeforums.com]

Hello, When clicking on Filters ," Extract" is unseen . Where's this tool ? Thanks .

[Robert_...@adobeforums.com]

It isn't supported by Adobe any more. It is a dead filter and was removed
from the installation in CS4. It is however included on your CS4 disc so you
can install it manually.

Robert

[John Joslin]

I would recommend using the Masks Panel.

Spend a little time learning about that and you'll never miss the clunky old Extract filter.

[andr...@adobeforums.com]

Thanks Robert , thanks John ;I'll try the Masks Panel .

[Robert_...@adobeforums.com]

Unfortunately, I don't find the masks palette to come anywhere close to what
and the way extract worked. However, given that Adobe added extract, ignored
extract and now killed extract my suggestion would be to either learn to use
what is left in Photoshop or find yourself a good masking plug-in from a
third party. Extract is gone continuing to try and clutch it is only going
to get harder and harder, sooner or later it just won't be included as an
optional item and/or won't be able to work in Photoshop (as it is upgraded
over the coming years).

Robert

[Mathias_...@adobeforums.com]

Try the Quick Selection Tool - you might want to read up on how it works first - in combination with the Mask Panel.

Mathias

[Ri...@adobeforums.com]

It’s not so much as a “dead” filter and it is still supported by Adobe. The extract tool isn’t used as much as it used to be, it’s been around forever. Like Robert said it’s included in your extra content cd or at <http://www.adobe.com/go/kb404900>.

-Rilla

[Buko]

Post 5

Try the quick extraction tool it has been improved, as in it works better. this is most likely why extraction filter was removed.

[PECour...@adobeforums.com]

The biggest advantage of Extract had been its color bleed decontamination powers, according the Engineers. I need to check where it is adressed, besides with the color replacement tool.

[John Joslin]

Try the quick extraction tool it has been improved, as in it works better.
this is most likely why extraction filter was removed.

Buko, did you mean the Quick Selection Tool?

[Mathias_...@adobeforums.com]

I'm pretty sure he did, since he referenced my post #5.

The Quick Selection Tool is easily the best new tool in the last several generations of Photoshop.

Another note is that Select>Color Range has been improved in CS4 to allow for better local selections.

[Buko]

Buko, did you mean the Quick Selection Tool?

yes.

[Robert_...@adobeforums.com]

No its dead when Adobe stops development of it and it isn't installed as
part of Photoshop. If you have install it yourself seperatly it is dead and
only a matter of a version or two before it isn't available as a manual
install and won't work with newer Photoshop versions. The best thing to do
it leave it out and find other ways to get your extractions done without it.
Do it now before you are forced to.

Robert

[Zac_Va...@adobeforums.com]

There are other options available, including:
Mask Pro (http://www.ononesoftware.com/detail.php?prodLine_id=4)

Knockout (http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite/us/en/Product/1152105061771#tabview=tab0)

In the meantime, just install if from the Content disc. Look in:
English\Goodies\Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended\Optional plug-ins

I don't think you should have to pay $100 for a comparable plug-in if Extract does the job. The Mask panel, Color Range and Quick Select do not offer comparable replacements for the Extract tool. With channels, masks and some tweaking you can get similar results, but for hair and wispy edges, the extract filter could give you some useful results. It wasn't perfect, but it's a shame they pulled the plug and didn't really offer a better alternative.

And where's the pattern maker? That one was handy for certain tasks...

[Frank Arthur]

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