How would i make my background transperant?

Discussion in 'Photoshop' started by Mommy_Traffic, May 27, 2008.

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    I would like to create an icon image for my chat room
    however i would like the image background to be
    transparent if this makes sense,
    anyone have any clues as to which tool i would use
    to create this effect?

    Thanks :)
     
    Mommy_Traffic, May 27, 2008 IP
  2. 1samu

    1samu Peon

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    use Adobe Photoshop, remove the background layer, and save it as PNG of GIF. It'll give you transparent bg image.
     
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  3. !Unreal

    !Unreal Well-Known Member

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    PNG works best however it isnt supported by old browsers. Also on Photoshop make sure that the background layer is transparent. You set this up when creating a new photoshop document.
     
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  4. Mommy_Traffic

    Mommy_Traffic Peon

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    Do you know by chance what i would do, if I'm
    working in paint.net?
     
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    mcfox Wind Maker

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    Yes, switch to another application. You can get a free one that's widely used and has a great reputation. It's called Gimp and you can get it here. Open up your image then save it as instructed above - as a .gif or .png.
     
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    d3wlin Well-Known Member

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