How to Create a Transparent Spraypaint Image in Source Games

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1

   Step 1: Get 'The Gimp'

   You can download it from http://www.gimp.org
2. 2

   Step 2: a totally 100% free image editing program.

   , Make sure that next to 'Fill With'
   
   you select 'Transparency'.
   
   This is the crucial part of making the spray paint. , There are many advanced image editing tools similar to the ones in Adobe's Photoshop for you to use. , A box with two check boxes will appear.
   
   Make sure you uncheck both boxes, then click 'OK'. , In the main menu, go to 'Options'
   
   then 'Multiplayer'
   
   and you will see a button called 'Import Spray'
   
   Click 'OK'
   
   and you should see your free form logo in the preview box.
   
   Make sure you know what key to press to spray your logo, and make sure you followed the directions carefully. ,
3. 3

   Step 3: Install Gimp and the runtime files

4. 4

   Step 4: and start the program.

5. 5

   Step 5: Select 'New Image'

6. 6

   Step 6: and make the resolution 256x256 pixels.

7. 7

   Step 7: Create your logo however you want

8. 8

   Step 8: and remember that they don't have to touch the edges of the box

9. 9

   Step 9: this will be resized later.

10. 10

    Step 10: When you are satisfied with how your logo will appear on a surface during the game

11. 11

    Step 11: click 'Save As' and choose 'x.tga' where x is the name of your logo.

12. 12

    Step 12: Open Steam and start the game you plan to use the spray paint with.

13. 13

    Step 13: Click the 'Import Spray' button

14. 14

    Step 14: then find the .tga file you saved earlier.

15. 15

    Step 15: Enjoy your brand new free form transparent spray paint image!

Detailed Guide

About the Author