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  1. #51

    Default Re: How do I make jpeg image background transparent?

    By the way, (and bearing in mind this thread is about Photoshop and Illustrator only) you can do this clipping in Xara Designer Pro then copy the result to the clipboard and paste into Illy, the clipping path is retained.
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  2. #52

    Default Re: How do I make jpeg image background transparent?

    While it is about PS and AI, the question was raised about why a JPG is transparent in ID. As well, it isn't about Xara products either...

    Take care, Mike
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  3. #53

    Default Re: How do I make jpeg image background transparent?

    Yes, Mike - I was apologizing for bringing up Xara in my post.
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  4. #54

    Default Re: How do I make jpeg image background transparent?

    Well, heck. Misread that one, didn't I? On a lighter note, it is at least an Xara forum...and ID is an Adobe product. So we're both good

    I actually got to page two before I realized how old the thread was. But because it had popped up on the new post search I read through the thing. There are so many methods to skin this cat, it really boils down to pick one's tool of choice and get the job done using what the tool offers to accomplish the job.

    Take care, Mike
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    Default Re: How do I make jpeg image background transparent?

    thanks Mike I get the, er, picture now
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    Default Re: How do I make jpeg image background transparent?

    This thread is as relevant today as when it was first launched. I've just done a screen dump to illustrate the problems I'm getting and am unable to resolve as PS is not my forte and I need to convert a logo with a white background so that I can import the converted image into AID. When I followed what appeared to be the simplest procedure of all the suggested methods, I was unable to pass first base.

    I want to remove the white background completely leaving just the the image and text without any white background whatsoever. From what I've seen on this thread, the best way for me to do this would appear to be the background eraser tool which gave me a CS5 error message: Could not use the background eraser because the target channels do not cover the composite".

    What are the "target channels" and "composite" and how do I make the former cover the latter so that I can move to the next stage.

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    Thanks for all your help in anticipation.

    Kind regards
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    Default Re: How do I make jpeg image background transparent?

    Welcome to TalkGraphics metoo

    If I were going to do this in Photoshop, I would use Select > Select Color Range, sample the background color, Invert the selection and Cut it to the clipboard.

    Then create a new document, the same size, with the transparent background option and paste the selection into the new document.
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    Default Re: How do I make jpeg image background transparent?

    Hi there GWP and thanks for your advice. I had thought I'd posted a reply but perhaps it's just as well that it seems to have gone astray. Although my output is transparent in Photoshop when I've imported it into InDesign, the image isnt at all transparent. I've even put it onto another layer and at the back. I've then used a black swatch for my page but the imported jpeg just shows up as a white thingy. What am I doing wrong? On second thoughts Am I doing anything wrong and how can I put it right?

    Many thanks
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    Default Re: How do I make jpeg image background transparent?

    Ah, JPEG does not support transparency. So, you need to save the image as PSD, PNG, or TIFF with transparency.
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    Default Re: How do I make jpeg image background transparent?

    Quote Originally Posted by gwpriester View Post
    Ah, JPEG does not support transparency. So, you need to save the image as PSD, PNG, or TIFF with transparency.
    Sorted GWP - thanks for reminding me of that. But loads more issues. eg setting paragraph styles for different design issues, layers etc etc etc. Will post in due course and hope people will bear with me. Seasonal greetings.
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