transparent backgrounds?

pooplematic · Post by **pooplematic** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 11:37 pm

how do i create images which have transparent backgrounds. let me clarify. lets say i start with a 400 x 400 pixel image with a tranparent background. now lets say i draw a simple black box in the center. it seems when i save the file it automatically inserts a white background. wtf? how do i get around this?

Lisk · Post by **Lisk** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 10:33 am

when you save something
1) it must be a gif
2) have "Transperancy" in the save window (probably) set to your background color

what prog are you using?

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 3:16 pm

Lisk wrote:when you save something
1) it must be a gif
2) have "Transperancy" in the save window (probably) set to your background color

what prog are you using?

Yea, it has to be a .gif because formats like .jpg don't support transparency ... If you are using photoshop then try:

File > Save For Web

Export it as a .gif only, you don't need the HTML version.

That should work

If not, tell me and i'll help you some more.

NiteStrike · Post by **NiteStrike** » Sun Jul 03, 2005 12:07 pm

Either save it as a .gif or .png.
But while .png offers better quality, it wont be transparent in IE.

D0M1N0R · Post by **D0M1N0R** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 10:23 am

What program, in photoshop, either take down the opacity, or change the blend mode(screen)

boyvnca · Post by **boyvnca** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 4:09 pm

it isnot actually .gif, may be .jpg

znad · Post by **znad** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 8:54 am

save it as gif or png

jasondsouza · Post by **jasondsouza** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 5:34 pm

don't worry in this case. just save it in .gif format

limpeh-behsi · Post by **limpeh-behsi** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 3:45 pm

Or another way is, put the thing that you want to be shown under it. Then save it in jpg format. I always do it like that.