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Photo editing software that makes a transparent background?

by MomAries Jun 2, 2009 12:12PM PDT

I tried GIMP, and I followed the instructions and it didn't work for me.

Is there a free software that will make a transparent image background???

Thanks a lot!

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I used IRFANVIEW for the last step.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jun 2, 2009 10:57PM PDT

This is NOT an offer to write a tutorial. Here's what I did for the LAST STEP. You can continue to use your current editing software.

Since I need an image that supports transparency I used IRFANVIEW to load the image. Now I did a Save As and selected GIF for the output then in the options I found and checked off the box that says somethink like "let the user select the color that will be transparent."

I'm done.
Bob

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I used IRFANVIEW for the last step.
by MomAries Jun 3, 2009 8:55AM PDT

I have Irfanview on my puter, and going to try per your advice. Thanks a bunch!!!! I really appreciate your help. ☺

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Irfanview
by MomAries Jun 3, 2009 9:18AM PDT

I don't have this option you are referring to, about user keeping the color. I clicked Save As and marked GIF, but I didn't see this option at all. Sad

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Pick the article you like from this.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jun 3, 2009 10:36AM PDT
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Paint.Net
by lannaa Jul 12, 2009 7:46PM PDT

Have you tried Paint.Net ? It is very easy to use, has loads of features and tutorials, and best of all it's free. Making transparent backgrounds is a breeze.

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