This information applies to all recent versions of Adobe Photoshop for Windows and Mac.
However, because it requires the use of a smallbrush, it can be time-consuming.
Select theLassotool in theTools palette.
If theLasso toolisn’t visible, click and hold the third icon from the top and selectLassotool.
Release the mouse button to complete the selection.
Select Editin the Photoshop menu bar and chooseClearin the drop-down menu to remove the selection from the image.
Repeat the process on the other side of the image.
Go toSelect>Deselectto remove the selection.
SelectView>Zoom Into get a close up look at the edges.
Select theSmudgetool from the Toolspalette.
If the Smudge tool isn’t visible, click and hold theBlurorSharpentool and selectSmudge toolfrom the list.
opt for theBrush Settingsin the top toolbar and set theSizeto1pxand theHardnessto100%.
You should see a fine line drawn out of the image that tapers off.
Continue painting smudged lines like this at random out of the edges of the image.
When you are satisfied with the effect, store your image as aPSDfile or in your preferred format.
You canadd a shadow to the imageto give it depth and make it look more realistic.
