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1. Re: setting background transparent
You really need the original file with layers e.g. a PSD or tiff file.
You can start from scratch using:
File >> New >> Blank File
Then set your document dimensions, resolution and choose transparent for the background.
Add your text and/or images.
Then use save for web and choose PNG24 to preserve the transparency.
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2. Re: setting background transparent
Yes, I know I can do that for a new image with a transparent BG. But I was wondering how I might take an "existing" graphic and make its white background transparent in Elements 9. Does anyone know if that is possible, and if so, how I can do it?
Thanks for the response anyway, 99jon. I appreciate you taking the time to try to assist me.
Dewey
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3. Re: setting background transparent
Use the magic wand selection tool or quick selection tool to select all of the white background then press Ctrl+I to invert the selection.
With your object fully selected press Ctrl+J and a new transparent layer will be created automatically.
Turn off the background layer by clicking the eye symbol in the layers pallet.
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5. Re: setting background transparent
MECS,
Open your picture file
The background layer has a lock icon. Drag that to the trash can - see red arrow in the print screen below
Access the magic wand tool to select the area at issue for you - the white background , then hit delete on the keyboard.
In my example, I selected the sky and deleted it.
http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1t2gKSZuRmttZkh61Cq4JK7FoDzG4G0