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October 1, 2023
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Remove transparent squares from EPS file

  • October 1, 2023
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Hi,

I am an absoloute newbie to Photoshop.

 

I am subscribed to istock and I can download EPS files with transparent backgrounds but I don't have a clue how to remove the 'transparent squares' so that it is actually transparent if that makes sense.  

 

It doesn't have multiple layers or anything like that so I'm just a little confused.  I have attached the file I want to use as an overlay over another image which is why I require the transparent background.  

Can someone give me instructions on what I need to do please?

Thanks

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    Correct answer jane-e

    @Newbie1981Teesside 

     

    To remove the colored squares from an .eps or .ai file, you need to open the image in a vector application such as Adobe Illustrator.

    • In a vector app such as Illustrator, you will see layers for each object and you can hide or delete the pattern of squares in the Layers panel
    • In an image editor such as Photoshop, you will have one flat layer made of pixels, making it difficult or impossible

    Once the layer with the pattern of squares is hidden or deleted in the vector application, you can save the image as an .ai file and use it in either Illustrator or Photoshop.

     

    Jane

     

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    Newbie1981TeessideAuthor
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    October 1, 2023

    Sorry, File here.

    jane-e
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    jane-eCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    October 1, 2023

    @Newbie1981Teesside 

     

    To remove the colored squares from an .eps or .ai file, you need to open the image in a vector application such as Adobe Illustrator.

    • In a vector app such as Illustrator, you will see layers for each object and you can hide or delete the pattern of squares in the Layers panel
    • In an image editor such as Photoshop, you will have one flat layer made of pixels, making it difficult or impossible

    Once the layer with the pattern of squares is hidden or deleted in the vector application, you can save the image as an .ai file and use it in either Illustrator or Photoshop.

     

    Jane

     

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