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How Do I Overlay a PNG in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 23, 2022 @ 11:13 pm

Overlaying a PNG in Photoshop is a pretty simple process, but there are a few things you need to know before you get started. For one, you need to have a transparent PNG file.

If your PNG doesn’t have transparency, you can add it in Photoshop by going to Layer > New > Layer from Background. This will bring up the New Layer dialog box. Make sure the Preserve Transparency option is checked and click OK.

Once you have a transparent PNG, open it in Photoshop and make sure it’s on its own layer. If it’s not, go to Layer > New > Layer or press Shift + Control + N to create a new layer.

Then drag your PNG into the new layer.

Now that your PNG is on its own layer, you can move it around and position it however you want. To change the opacity of your PNG, go to Layer > Opacity or press Shift + F6.

This will bring up the Opacity slider. Drag the slider to the left to make your PNG more transparent or to the right to make it more opaque.

And that’s all there is to overlaying a PNG in Photoshop! Just remember to use a transparent PNG for best results.

How Do I Overlay a PNG in Photoshop?

Overlaying a PNG in Photoshop is a pretty simple process, but there are a few things you need to know before you get started. If your PNG doesn’t have transparency, you can add it in Photoshop by going to Layer > New > Layer from Background.

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with Photoshop, please do not attempt to overlay a PNG without first consulting someone who is. Incorrectly overlaying a PNG can result in lost data and/or a corrupted file.

Once you have a transparent PNG, open it in Photoshop and make sure it’s on its own layer.

Now that your PNG is on its own layer, you can move it around and position it however you want. This will bring up the Opacity slider.

And that’s all there is to overlaying a PNG in Photoshop! Just remember to use a transparent PNG for best results.


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