Convert a PNG background to transparent

[Paul Bruneau]

Hi Everybody,

I've collected a simple PNG file that I would like to use. The obstacle I have is that I will need to convert the background to transparent.



Can I even convert the background to a transparency from within Web Designer, and how?

Many Thanks,

Paul

[Acorn]

Paul, you can.
What version of XWD(P) are you working with?

Instead, I would search for a Pixabay stock Illustration: handshake and use that.
Far more crisp.

Even creating your own set of shapes would be the matter of minutes.

Acorn

[Boy]

As far as I know, you can't remove backgrounds in Web Designer, so I did it for you in XDP.

[Acorn]

As far as I know, you can't remove backgrounds in Web Designer, so I did it for you in XDP.

Boy, TG converts PNGs to JPEGs so your offering is back to square one.

Here is a design file with a stock graphic and my quick build as a vector: Handy.xar

Acorn

[Paul Bruneau]

Thank you, Boy.

That's a simple answer.

I think I'll try the trial XDP. My old Xara-1 didn't seem to be able to do it.

Thanks again,

Paul

[gwpriester]

Actually Acorn, what Boy posted is a PNG with transparency.

And there is a way to do this in Web Designer.

Apply flat, 100% Multiply (Stained Glass) transparency to the black and white image. This makes the white background transparent but the black remains solid.

Now create a bitmap copy, PNG > True Color + Alpha. Ignore the warning that this transparency is not supported, and click Create.

[Acorn]

Actually Acorn, what Boy posted is a PNG with transparency.

Gary, my goof. How do I access it?

I think I have it. Drag to the Desktop, release, drag onto the design.
Never thought of that before.

Acorn

[gwpriester]

Always a banner day for me when I know something you did not know.