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We have a logo that is circular, with 'cut out' 7 and 9. The image is green, but as a PNG it is transparent, so the 7 and 9 on a dark background would be dark.
We want to try and superimpose an image so for example we have a background image. Place the logo image over it. Click on something and it turns the green area into the 'background image' area, with the 7 and 9 'holes' still in place.
I'm not sure what this is called.
In the Image Composer from year ago, this is done really easily. But that won't run on a Mac. So wondering how to do it on PS Elements.
Attached is the image in question.
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Is this what you are trying to do?
Add the picture above the logo and group the 2 layers.
If you want the area outside the circle to be transparent:
Using the shape tool, add a circle shape and resize/reposition to match the logo (Shape 1 layer in my example).
Simplify Shape 1.
Select Shape 1.
Invert the selection.
Activate the bottom background layer and <delete>.
Shape 1 layer is no longer needed so you can delete it.
If all this is not what your are looking to do, please elaborate.
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Almost. I want the '7 and '9 to be transparent too.
Basically so that the green is now the photo.
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No - I mean I want the 'black' 7 and 9, to be transparent like the round of the outer area is. So the Green area is the only area of 'image'.
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Using the shape tool, add a circle shape and resize/reposition to match the logo (Shape 1 layer in my example).
Simplify Shape 1.
Select Shape 1.
Invert the selection.
Activate the bottom background layer and <delete>.
Shape 1 layer is no longer needed so you can delete it.
I don't understand this .
I have added the black circle layer.
I selected to Simply Shape (whatever that means).
Then it is selected.
What do you mean 'Invert the Selection'? Should I be selecting things and what does "invert" mean?
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I don't quite understand what the issue is. Is this what you are looking for?
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Guess I misunderstood. Is this it?
Add the picture above the logo and group the 2 layers.
If need be you can then then fine-tune the picture's size and position using the Move tool.
Save the file in a format that supports transparency, such as png or psd.