Photoshop: Make the background transparent
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To make the background of an image transparent in Photoshop, you must first convert the background layer to a normal layer. That's how it works:
Unlock background layer in Photoshop
When you open an image in Photoshop, it is automatically set as the background layer. However, background layers in Photoshop do not allow transparency. If you delete part of your picture, the deleted area will not be transparent, but will be filled with the background color. To make the background of your photo transparent, do the following:
- In Photoshop, open the image whose background you want to delete.
- In the layer palette, drag the small lock that you see behind the thumbnail of your background layer into the trash.
- Now you can use the eraser tool, a layer mask or another technique to remove the background. The transparent image area is then represented by a checkered pattern.
- This practical tip was carried out in Photoshop CS 6, but also works in versions CS4 and CS5.
- The background layer can also be unlocked in this way in Photoshop Elements. Here, however, the trash can be found above the level palette.
Tip: To maintain transparency when saving your image, be sure to select the PNG format. This practical tip shows you how to make the background of an image transparent in GIMP.
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