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How do you make a background transparent in Figma?

Last updated on March 14, 2023 @ 10:06 am

Making a background transparent in Figma can be done in a few steps.

First, open your design in Figma.

Then, select the background element that you want to make transparent.

NOTE: Make sure that the background element of your design is in contrast with the main subject. Otherwise, it will not be noticeable. You can add a range of colors to your background using the Fill section under the Design tab in the right panel.

From there, go to the Design tab which is found in the right panel.

In the Design tab,  scroll down and go to the “Layer” section.

Here you can adjust the “Pass through” settings which will allow you to set the transparency of the background layer. In this example, we will set it to “60%“.

NOTE: A higher percentage will result in a darker background. Decreasing the percentage will increase the transparency of the background element.

 

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with Figma, we recommend that you do not attempt to make a background transparent. Doing so could result in the loss of important image data.

And there you have it! You can now make your design’s background transparent in Figma! You can play with the “Pass through” settings to see which transparency percentage works best for your design. Just make sure to carefully consider what transparency percentage to apply. This can make or break the overall feel of your design.

Conclusion:

Making a background transparent in Figma is quick and easy. Simply select the background that you want to make transparent, then go to the Design tab in the right panel and adjust the transparency percentage of the “Pass through” settings.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.