Remove (White) Background in Illustrator?

Question

Hi Illustrators,

I managed to create the Illustrator image I want & now need to take this image & use it in another application. However, regardless of which way I attempt to export - jpg, tif or png, I'm still getting the (white artboard) background, which I do not want. I attempted to create another box & blend the background to the background of the other application that I am using, but it's still apparent.

Also, with some conversion, my image became distorted or changed the image colors a little bit.

What's the process to remove unwanted backgrounds from Illustrator images? Here's some samples.

Thanks

PrepressPro1 · Accepted Answer

Hi Jesseham,

I do not see the options for "save for web" or to check transparency in the Save AS or Export options. Where are these options?

Thanks

Here is the PNG with transparency using the Save for Web & Devices…

I had to change the internal B&W grads of the object because transparency was used to make the grads which will cause the background to show through the grads when you place these in your Web Program. You will need to redo the Gradations to replace the transparency with White.

misscharleee · Answer

Illustrator Tip: How to Remove White Background in Live Trace | dezign Musings I sort of used this tutorial but I am using Illustrator CC and the steps are a little different

but you have to fin the image trace panel, then click Advanced and make sure the ignore white box is checked. Then Viola! transparent background.

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