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...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. Step 3: Click Save As... (this is how you get to the options to set the transparency).

  4. Step 4: Click Options >> Run Optimizer.

  5. 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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