Making a white background transparent

[fambi]

Hi all,

How do you remove the white background from a PNG?

The image was copied into MS Paint, as it is quite useful when it comes to simple pixel-based modifications, but when saved gets the white background which i really need to be transparent.

Your help is appreciated.

[jamesmc]

The quickest way is to use the Plug In titled Mehdi Erase Classic which comes with the software. (pic below)

[fambi]

Thanks for the quick reply. I've never used a plugin before... how do i go about it.

[jamesmc]

Select object with the background you wish to erase.

Then just click on the icon that looks like a plug on the tool bar on the left (see pic.)

Then click on NEW, and use your mouse to scroll down to Mehdi Erase Classic, click on that.

A dialog box will pop up like the one on my previous post. It it is by default set to a background color of white.

Click Okay. You're done.

[fambi]

Many thanks for your help. Worked very well.