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October 3, 2012
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setting background transparent

  • October 3, 2012
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How do I set the background of an existing graphic to transparent?  I am using Photoshop Elements 9.

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Correct answer 99jon

Use the magic wand selection tool or quick selection tool to select all of the white background then press Ctrl+I to invert the selection.

With your object fully selected press Ctrl+J and a new transparent layer will be created automatically.

Turn off the background layer by clicking the eye symbol in the layers pallet.

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99jon
99jon
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October 3, 2012

You really need the original file with layers e.g. a PSD or tiff file.

You can start from scratch using:

File >> New >> Blank File

Then set your document dimensions, resolution and choose transparent for the background.

Add your text and/or images.

Then use save for web and choose PNG24 to preserve the transparency.

　

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    MECSAuthor
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    October 3, 2012

    Yes, I know I can do that for a new image with a transparent BG.  But I was wondering how I might take an "existing" graphic and make its white background transparent in Elements 9.  Does anyone know if that is possible, and if so, how I can do it?

    Thanks for the response anyway, 99jon.  I appreciate you taking the time to try to assist me.

    Dewey

    99jon
    99jonCorrect answer
    Legend
    October 3, 2012

    Use the magic wand selection tool or quick selection tool to select all of the white background then press Ctrl+I to invert the selection.

    With your object fully selected press Ctrl+J and a new transparent layer will be created automatically.

    Turn off the background layer by clicking the eye symbol in the layers pallet.

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