Changing the color of clothes in photos is a powerful technique that can transform your images. Whether you’re a fashion photographer, e-commerce retailer, or simply want to experiment with your personal photos, this tutorial will show you how to change clothes color efficiently using Photoshop’s Camera Raw Filter.
Video Tutorial
If you want to skip the steps, check out this video tutorial below:
Step 1
Load this stock image into Photoshop, duplicate the background layer so we can edit this photo non-destructively:
Step 2
On the duplicated layer, go to Filter > Camera Raw Filter:
Step 3
On the next window, navigate to the mask option:
Step 4
Photoshop will automatically detect object on the photo – in this case, it detected a person:
Click on the “Person 1” icon:
Step 5
Select “Clothes” from a list of options:
Step 6
In the next window, you have multiple options to adjust this mask – for this tutorial, we’re only interested in changing the clothes color. So we can go down to the “Hue” slider and make the adjustment there:
Final Result
As you can see, Photoshop adjusted the clothes color perfectly for us, using the Camera Raw Filter:
Before
After
Troubleshooting Common Issues
When changing the color of clothes in photos, you might encounter these issues:
- Color bleeding: Refine your selection using the Eraser tool with the Auto-Mask option
- Unnatural appearance: Reduce the opacity of the “Color Change” layer to blend with the original
- Loss of texture: Increase the “Texture” and “Clarity” settings in the Camera Raw Filter
Additional Tips
- Use the Adjustment Brush Tool to fine-tune the mask.
- Use the Opacity slider to control the opacity of the mask.
- Use the Eraser Tool to remove any unwanted parts of the mask.
- Save the image as a Smart Object so you can make changes to it later.
Conclusion
Changing the color of clothes in photos using Photoshop’s Camera Raw Filter is a versatile and efficient technique. With practice, you’ll be able to transform garments quickly while maintaining a natural look.
Experiment with different colors and settings to achieve the perfect result for your images.
Remember to save your work regularly and consider creating multiple versions to compare different color changes. Happy editing!