How to Create a Transparent PNG File With Paint Shop Pro
Select an image that you want to have a background transparent., Merge Visible., Click Save As... (this is how you get to the options to set the transparency). , Click Options >> Run Optimizer. , Select the Transparency Tab and make the appropriate...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Select an image that you want to have a background transparent.
If you are creating it, be sure that you create a transparent background.
This article will be using a flower. -
Step 2: Merge Visible.
If your image has multiple layers, be sure to Merge Visible.
This is found under Layers >> Merge >> Merge Visible. ,,, In the screenshot, the selections are Single Color Transparency and Existing Transparency (Basically, what is transparent stays transparent). -
Step 3: Click Save As... (this is how you get to the options to set the transparency).
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Step 4: Click Options >> Run Optimizer.
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Step 5: Select the Transparency Tab and make the appropriate selections.
Detailed Guide
If you are creating it, be sure that you create a transparent background.
This article will be using a flower.
If your image has multiple layers, be sure to Merge Visible.
This is found under Layers >> Merge >> Merge Visible. ,,, In the screenshot, the selections are Single Color Transparency and Existing Transparency (Basically, what is transparent stays transparent).
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