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How to make background of an object transparent.

New Here ,
Apr 04, 2021 Apr 04, 2021

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I selected my main element (a mammoth) with the selection tool.  I would like to make the background transparent (or disappear, so that I am left with only the mammoth to use in a publication.

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Community Expert , Apr 04, 2021 Apr 04, 2021

If you have a multi-layered file, start by selecting that layer from within the Layers panel. If not, don't worry. Then, with your selection already created, simply press the "Add layer mask" button at the bottom of the Layers panel. The checkerboard pattern shows areas that are now transparent.

 

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If you are working on a file like a JPEG, your Background layer will be converted into a regular layer that can support transparency. If you want to preserve this new mask, be sure to save your file

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Apr 04, 2021 Apr 04, 2021

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Hi, check the following video hope it helps you...regards

 

https://youtu.be/aQw5ho6zPTU

Ali Sajjad / Graphic Design Trainer / Freelancer / Adobe Certified Professional

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I did not see anything in this video about making part of the image transparent.

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If you have a multi-layered file, start by selecting that layer from within the Layers panel. If not, don't worry. Then, with your selection already created, simply press the "Add layer mask" button at the bottom of the Layers panel. The checkerboard pattern shows areas that are now transparent.

 

image.jpg

 

If you are working on a file like a JPEG, your Background layer will be converted into a regular layer that can support transparency. If you want to preserve this new mask, be sure to save your file as a Photoshop file.

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Many Thanks.  That did it.

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Excellent. Thank you.

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