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How Do I Make a Black Background Transparent in Photoshop?

Last updated on February 5, 2023 @ 8:13 am

There are a few ways to make a black background transparent in Photoshop.

One way is to decrease the Opacity of your black background layer. With this tool, you can adjust the transparency of the black background. You can also decrease the Fill of your black background to achieve the same effect.

To use the Opacity in making the black background transparent, first, make sure that the layer with the black background is selected.

Then, click on the Opacity drop-down arrow and drag the slider to the left to decrease the transparency of the black background in your design.

The other way to do this is by using the Fill section. Just click on the Fill drop-down arrow, then click and drag on the slider to decrease the black background’s transparency to your preference.

PRO TIP: If you are not careful, making a black background transparent in Photoshop can result in some unwanted pixels around the edge of your image. Be sure to take your time when removing the background.
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