An extract filter substitute?

I learned to my horror that the Mac version of Photoshop CS5 does not include the Extract filter. Even though it was included in earlier versions. Even though the Photoshop help menu includes a video tutorial about using the filter. Does anyone have a workaround to accomplish what the Extract filter used to accomplish? How am I supposed to use Photoshop to isolate objects with complex, fine detail on the edges without the Extract filter?
Thanks

The Extract filter has been made utterly obsolete by the new selection techniques in CS5.
Watch this video, for instance:
http://photoshopnews.com/2010/04/30/refine-edge-hair-masking-in-photoshop-cs5/
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Extract Filter v Refine Edge CS5

I hear a lot of people talking blithely about how superior Refine Edge is to the previous Extract Filter.
If you look at the two sample files called "Auto Align 1" and "Auto Align 2" in the tutorials folder a couple of versions back you'll find 2 children with sharp outlines against the background and frothy hair around the girl. Can someone please explain to me how refine edge can - in 1 fell swoop - eliminate the clearly defined background around the shoulders AND leave the frothiness of the girls' hair? Until then I stand resolute that REFINE EDGE is NOT a substitute for the EXTRACT FILTER at all!

Based on my experience, I suggest the following, when using Refine Edge:
1. Foremost: Work on as high resolution an image as you can.
2. As I mentioned, listen carefully to what Russell Brown says in his video. Less is more when it comes to selection, then add areas of transition.
3. Take the time, as you might with the old extract filter, to brush carefully over the areas of transition to make sure you get all the strands.
4. Check your results against the white and black backgrounds using W and B shortcut keys to make sure you've got all the areas of transition you need.
5. Don't be afraid to use the Decontaminate Colors feature - possibly even cranked all the way up.
6. Understand that if you're masking someone Photographed in a light studio, that hair highlights and other visual cues might not look right against a dark background, and you may need to use the Burn tool or other techniques to help hide that. The eye/brain are great at picking up inconsistencies in the lighting, and that has little to do with masking.
As with anything, it takes some getting used to and practice, but the results can be quite good.
-Noel

How do i Extract Hairs in Photoshop, as i don't have extract Filter in PHOTOSHOP CC.

How do i Extract Hairs in Photoshop, as i don't have extract Filter in PHOTOSHOP CC.

See: Masking Basics in Photoshop CS5 | The Russell Brown Show | Adobe TV
-Noel

Problem with Extract Filter

I have Problem with Extract Filter which was working OK until recently.
Now, when I choose the filter the screen does not come up as the extract screen as it should and no other action can be taken except to press escape which returns me to normal. working. Looks as if the extraction function has been sleected but does not show?
I am trying to use the extract on a layer. Have tried to use it on a selection also.
Anyone suggest a solution please?
Bill

Without a way to reset the tool, the only possibility seems to be to reset your preferences as described in the FAQ.
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/375776?tstart=0
You either have to physically delete (or rename) the preference files or, if using the Alt, Ctrl, and Shift method, be sure that you get a confirmation dialog.
This resets all settings in Photoshop to factory defaults.
(A complete uninstall/re-install will not affect the preferences and a corrupt file there may be causing the problem.)

Where is the Extract filter in Photoshop 6 beta?

Seems to nbe missing and no help in help.

The extract filter was removed in CS4. Adobe says there are better options. They prefer edge detection as described below.
Edge Detection: The Extract filter was left out of CS4, although it was available as a separate install. (Rumor has it that the new Edge Detection feature wasn’t ready for CS4 and was pushed back to CS5.) While the Extract filter got a lot of bad press, it was really due to misuse. Luckily, Photoshop CS5 does a better job than the filter. Selection of complex edges, such as curly hair, has always been a problem. The Edge Detection setting is now part of the Refine Edge and Refine Mask dialogs. The feature is fairly easy to use: make a selection or a layer mask, open the Refine Edge dialog (Select>Refine Edge), and use the Refine Radius tool (E) to brush over the desired area. (There’s an Erase Refinements tool [just press Shift-E] in case you don’t like the results and want to try again.) In addition, there’s a Smart Radius checkbox with a Radius adjustment slider to make selections even easier. This tool makes short work of some tough selections, but it’s not for every image. I found it worked great on some images, but not others. You still might want to bone up on using the image calculations for advanced selections.

Extract Filter

I have gone from Photoshop CS to Photoshop CS4. In Photoshop CS, there is an 'extract filter' which is brilliant at removing objects from one photo and pasting it to another. I can't find this filter in Photoshop CS4. Any idea where it is or what has replaced it?
Many thanks.

Happy Buddha wrote:
I have gone from Photoshop CS to Photoshop CS4. In Photoshop CS, there is an 'extract filter' which is brilliant at removing objects from one photo and pasting it to another. I can't find this filter in Photoshop CS4. Any idea where it is or what has replaced it?
The answer is in this document.
http://go.adobe.com/kb/ts_kb404900_en-us

What happened to the Extract filter? (In CS5)

I just upgraded to PS CS5 (from CS3). Where did they move the Extract filter to?
Does CS5 have a newer, better way to extract a subject from its background than CS3's extract filter?
Thanks-

The Extract filter was eliminated as it has been made utterly obsolete by the new selection techniques in CS5.
Watch this video, for instance:
http://photoshopnews.com/2010/04/30/refine-edge-hair-masking-in-photos hop-cs5/
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我太老了

Extract filter in CS5 (Mac)

I just got CS5 last week and I'm trying to use the Extract filter but can't seem to find it anywhere. If I remember correctly, I had to download the plugin for CS4 but I don't see anything for CS5, only for Windows. What's up with that? Can anyone tell me if there's a plugin for PS CS5 Mac yet? Thank you in advance.

Also check out these great resources on the superior Select > Refine Edge command:
Get a video overview from Dr. Russell Brown
Walk through the process with several tutorials

Extract Filter Plug-in Not working

I tried to install the optional extract filter on CS4 Extended by dropping it into the photoshop filters folder. When I tried to open it a message comes up that says "Could not complete your request because it is not the right kind of document." When I restart photoshop it says the filter is not designed to run on windows or it contains an error. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong?

You are trying to use the 64bit version in a 32bit PS or vice versa. Find the correct respective version on your disc and install it to the correct directories.
Mylenium

Hello friends like everybody? I need help, I have the CC version 2014 and I can not ge "extract filter" because I get the following message: "Could not complete the Extract command, this version of Photoshot not offer the services required by the Plugin

I need help, i have the CC 2014 and i can npt get to associate the "extract filter"

How did you get the Extract filter into Photoshop CC? You will need to undo that - especially if you copied a whole batch of plug-ins supplied by Adobe with an earlier version.
-Noel

Where is the extract filter in photoshop cs5?

Where is the extract filter in photoshop cs5? Thanks

from an Adobe Tech Sheet:
Photoshop CS5 can be run as a 64-bit application on Mac OS, 10.5.7 and higher. Because of the changes that were made to the application, some plug-ins are not available when you run Photoshop CS5 either as a 32-bit or a 64-bit application. To work with these plug-ins, run Photoshop CS5 as a 32-bit application, then when you are done using these plug-ins, return to working in Photoshop CS5 as a 64-bit application.
If you copy old plug-ins from previous versions of Photoshop, or third-party plug-ins that are not compatible with Photoshop CS5, into Photoshop CS5's Plug-in folder, you may see different problems, such as errors or crashes.
If you have set the Additional Plug-Ins Folder in the Plug-Ins preferences to a folder, deselect this option, or make sure all the plug-ins in this folder are compatible with Photoshop CS5.
The easiest way to determine if third-party, old plug-ins, or plug-ins from previous versions of Photoshop are causing problems is to move them all into a new folder called "3rd Party plug-ins."
If this folder is outside the Photoshop/Plug-Ins folder, you can use the Additional Plug-Ins Folder Plug-In preference to allow Photoshop to access or not access the plug-ins in this folder.
If this folder is inside the Photoshop/Plug-Ins folder, disable the plug-ins by renaming the folder by putting a tilde (~) as the first character in the folder name.
Plug-ins not supported by Photoshop CS5 on Mac OS, running in 64-bit mode:
Lighting Effects
Extract (Use Refine Mask under the Selection menu)
Variations
Web Contact Sheet II (Web Photo Gallery)
TWAIN support will work on some scanners
Video Preview
Send Video Preview to Device
Embed / Read Watermark
Firewire
Firewire DLL
To run Photoshop CS5 on Mac OS as a 32-bit application, select the Adobe Photoshop CS5 application file, installed by default in the Applications/Adobe Photoshop CS5 folder. Choose File > Get Info, and select Open in 32 Bit Mode. Deselect this option to run Photoshop CS5 in 64-bit mode.
To determine if a plug-in causes an error or crash, remove all old or third-party plug-ins from the Adobe Photoshop CS5 > Plug-Ins folder, and deselect Additional Plug-ins Folder in the Photoshop > Preferences > Plug-Ins preference.

Extract filter will not come up in Photoshop CS4 64 bit

I have put the extactPlus into the Plug-ins folder. I close and open Photoshop. the extract filter is not there. What can I do?

There is a bit more. I didn't know if anyone had the same problem as me but here is the rest. I found there is a photoshop cs4 in (x86) and one in the none (x86) progam files. Be sure you are using the icon that starts the none (x86) version of photoshop. I went to the files of the none (x86) and clicked on the PS blue icon in the same bunch of program files where in inserted the extract filter. Then it worked. I know there are a lot of veriations but I hope this works for you.
Al
Hmmm. It hasn't worked for me. I installed the plug-in in the Program Files as well (not x86) and it still doesn't show up on my laptop running 64bit. Specifically the plug in is in the plug in folder > filters folder as stated in the instructions. I'm thinking it could be a graphics card issue or any number of things. Does anyone have any other ideas?
Thanks! Marvin
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How to Install the Extract Filter in Photoshop CS5

Extract filter is not available in Photoshop CS5...I guess..however while searching i found somthing http://www.egurudev.com/2011/09/install-the-extract-filter-in-photoshop-cs5.html
Can somebody kindly confirm if this method works...if not please suggest some other alternative..thanks!!

Check this out : http://feedback.photoshop.com/photoshop_family/topics/where_did_the_extract_filter_go_in_p hotoshop_cs5-12e7w3

Extract Filter for Photoshop cs6 Mac

Hi
I still use the extract filter with Photoshop cs6 and I rely on it for my pet portraits. I currently use it on a PC but am considering changing it to a Mac. Will I still be able to use the Extract filter on the Mac? I really can't get on with Refine Edges, it doesn't give me the smae quality results.

See if the following help:
U44M1P7 - Updates :
http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/error-u44m1p7-installing-updates-ccm.html
U44M1P7, U44M2P7 - Creative Cloud Help / Can't apply Extension Manager update 6.0.2 | Mac OS :
http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/unable-apply-extension-manager-update.html

Where to find the "Extract" filter...?

Hello community,
I'm having a funny problem here.... I cannot find the "Extract" filter in my "Filter" menu.... I found out that there is supposed to be a "Goodies" folder on one of the install DVDs, but there isn't. I was able to find the downloads for this (meanwhile) optional filter on adobe.com, but they're only in French, Enlish, and Spanish. However, I use the German version. Clues anyone where I can download the German version? (I tried the English/French/Spanish version, but my German PS CS4 wouldn't accept it...)
Thanks.
Hallo Gemeinde,
ich habe ein eigenartiges Problem hier - ich kann den "Extrahieren"-Filter im "Filter"-Menu nicht finden. Ich habe auf adobe.com die herunterladbare Version dieses zwischenzeitlich als "optional" geführten Filter in der Version English, Spanisch und Französisch gefunden, aber nicht für deutsch (ich benutze die deutsche Version.) Die anderssprachige Version verträgt mein PS CS4 leider nicht... Irgendwelche anderen Lösungen?
Danke für die Hilfe.
- creedless-
I am working with a MacBook Pro and Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended
Ich arbeite mit einem MacBook Pro und Photoshop CS4 Extended

Alright, for all who are just as blind as I am myself: go here http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=39&platform=Macintosh and you'll find all the resources needed for your Mac - not only the German version, but all additional / optional content for (international) versions all the way down to CS2.
Thanks for bothering anyway...
OK, für all diejenigen, die genauso blind sind wie ich: geht hierhin: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=39&platform=Macintosh und findet für Euren Mac alle optionalen Zusatzmodule (auch international) - nicht nur in der deutschen Version für PS bis runter zur CS2.
Trotzdem danke für's Durchlesen...

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