How to Create Transparent Backgrounds Using Pixlr

Launch the Pixlr web app., Go to the "layers" section and select "Open Image as Layer.", Click on the Wand tool and click on an area to remove., Once you have selected an area to remove, hover over "Edit" and choose "Cut.", Repeat the process until...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Launch the Pixlr web app.

    From there, choose "Create a New Image." Fill in the information and make sure that you check the box in the bottom left corner that says "Transparent."
  2. Step 2: Go to the "layers" section and select "Open Image as Layer."

    From there, you will choose the image you want. , You may also use the lasso tool in case the Wand tool is not accurate. , This will remove the area you selected with the wand or lasso. ,, Make sure you save it as a PNG.

    It is the only one that works with transparency.

    If you save the image as a JPG, the transparent area will show up black.
  3. Step 3: Click on the Wand tool and click on an area to remove.

  4. Step 4: Once you have selected an area to remove

  5. Step 5: hover over "Edit" and choose "Cut."

  6. Step 6: Repeat the process until you have finished removing the unwanted areas.

  7. Step 7: Save your image.

Detailed Guide

From there, choose "Create a New Image." Fill in the information and make sure that you check the box in the bottom left corner that says "Transparent."

From there, you will choose the image you want. , You may also use the lasso tool in case the Wand tool is not accurate. , This will remove the area you selected with the wand or lasso. ,, Make sure you save it as a PNG.

It is the only one that works with transparency.

If you save the image as a JPG, the transparent area will show up black.

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