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LondonPhotographer
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December 3, 2020
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Why does PNG not display as transparent?

  • December 3, 2020
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When I move a png file on top of a jpg file it still seems to display its checkerboard background. I have double-checked that it is a proper png file by re-exporting with transparency checked. But still no dice. Not sure what I’m doing wrong. Example below. Thanks.

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c.pfaffenbichler
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c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
Community Expert
December 3, 2020

The thunbnail in the export dialog seems to feature two different sizes of checkered background patterns so I suspect there is a Layer with the Pattern within the file. 

    L
    LondonPhotographerAuthor
    Participant
    December 3, 2020

    Ah ok, thanks.

    PECourtejoie
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    PECourtejoieCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    December 3, 2020

    Yes, Can you open the PNG, and see if it is not a checkerboard pattern, instead of 'real' transparency?

      c.pfaffenbichler
      Community Expert
      c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      December 3, 2020

      Please post a meaningful screenshot including the pertinent Panels (Layers for example) of the file you used to create the png. 

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