When you create a new image file in Adobe Photoshop, you have the option to set the background to transparent. However, if you want to save the file with a transparent background, you will need to use the “Save As” function and select the appropriate file format that supports transparency.
The most common formats that support transparency are PNG and GIF. When you save your file in either of these formats, the transparent areas of your image will be saved as transparent pixels.
To save your Photoshop file with a transparent background:
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Open the “File” menu and select “Save As.
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Click the drop-down menu next to “Format” and select “PNG” or “GIF. ”
PRO TIP: When saving a Photoshop file with a transparent background, it is important to choose the correct file format. The most common file formats for saving images with a transparent background are PNG and GIF. If you choose the JPEG format, the background will be saved as white. -
(Optional) Click the “Settings” button to adjust advanced options for the selected file format.
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Click “OK” to save your file.
Saving Your Image with a Transparent Background
When creating new images in Adobe Photoshop, you can choose to set the background layer to transparent. However, if you want to keep the transparency in your image when saving it, you will need to use “Save As” and select a file format that supports transparency.
The most common formats that allow transparency are PNG and GIF. Transparency is maintained in these formats by keeping track of pixels that are transparent. When you open or view a PNG or GIF file, any pixel not assigned a color value will appear as transparent.
