How do you make an image transparent? - Picsart Blog (2023)

How can you make an image transparent online?

It can be done in just a few steps:

1. Open the image in the Picsart Editor and click on the Remove BG tool.

2. AI will automatically remove the background of your image, leaving only the main subject as its focus. To export the transparent image simply click on Next.

From here on you can use the transparent images to create aesthetic edits or ultra-shareable memes.

How do you add a transparent image to another Image?

The whole fun of making the background of an image transparent is the ability to layer it on top of another, to create your own collage-style edits. You’re essentially making a sticker that you can layer on top of anything. Once you have an image with a transparent background, adding it to another is really simple. The only rule to keep in mind is that the transparent image should go on top of the other image, otherwise it won’t be visible.

On the web

1. Open the Web Editor and upload the image that you want to make transparent. You can also choose one from the stock image libraries.

2. Click on the Eraser tool to manually select areas of the image that you want to make transparent. Alternatively, you can let the AI Select tool do the erasing work for you in one click. Click on Object or Person to remove those parts of your image.

3. Once you’ve removed all of the parts that you want to make transparent, click Apply on the top right of your screen and save your new transparent image to your Sticker collection.

4. Now let’s add the other image. Click on the Background button and the Texture option.

5. Browse the options until you’ve found a background that works well with your transparent image.

6. Once you’ve settled on the composition and aesthetic, click on Export to Download the final edit.

On mobile

Making transparent backgrounds using the Picsart app is also easy. Let’s walk you through that process:

1. Open the Picsart app and tap the purple plus icon at the bottom of the screen.
2. For the purposes of this tutorial we’ll choose a pic from the stock image library.
3. Browse for the perfect image and tap on the one you like best.

4. Time to remove that background. Tap on the Cutout tool.
5. Choosing the Select option will allow you to choose which part of the image will be removed (person, face, sky etc). For this tutorial select the Outline option and using your finger, draw around the object to be removed and confirm by tapping on the upper right hand checkmark.
6. Tap on Save, Next and then download your image or post it to your Picsart profile.

If you save the cutout as a sticker on Picsart, you can add it to any background to create a plethora of edits. When you re-open the editor, tap on Stickers and then My Sticker to find all your previously edited images. It’s that easy to make your own stickers.

How do you remove a white background from a transparent image?

Did you accidentally save or download a JPEG thinking it was a transparent image and end up with a white background instead? That’s not a problem. To remove a white background from a transparent image, open up the Background Remover tool. Simply repeat the above editing steps and the AI Select tool will detect and remove the background (yes, even a white background), and save it as a transparent image.

If you’re using the Picsart app on your mobile device, you can remove a white background from a transparent image using the Fit tool background eraser steps above. You can even save your newly transparent image to your Picsart account so you can use it as a custom sticker for future edits. Or you can add a whole new background color, now that you’ve cleared all traces of white.

Can a JPEG or a PNG be transparent?

One other thing to keep in mind when creating transparent edits is the format of the image. It all comes down to choosing between JPEG (or JPG) and PNG formats.

JPEG is the most commonly used digital image format in the world. This is mostly due to the fact that JPEG images are small in size and are supported on almost all websites. Sadly, there’s no way to make JPEG images transparent. The format doesn’t support transparency.

On the other hand, while the PNG format is not as widely used, it does support transparent images. Additionally, PNG images have an overall better compression rate than JPEG images. Unlike the JPEG format, PNG compression is lossless, meaning no matter how many times you edit the image, it won’t lose its quality.

How do you make a JPEG image transparent?

There is no way to make a JPEG image with a transparent background. You can make the background of an image transparent, but once you download the image as a JPEG, the transparent sections will turn white. Even if you start the editing process with a JPEG image, you should make sure to save it as a PNG before exporting the image. You don’t want your editing work to be wasted.

How do you make a PNG image transparent?

PNG is the best format when it comes to creating transparent photos. It’s great for preserving the quality of your images and it’s supported on most websites.

In order to create a transparent PNG image, first you need to upload an image to the Picsart Editor, then select and remove the background from the image using the steps above. Once you’re done, simply save the image you edited as a PNG file and you’re ready to go. In Picsart, it’ll default to saving as a PNG so can you retain the transparent image.

Now you have an image that is both transparent and high quality. You can add your transparent PNG image to other photos without it getting pixelated.

How do you convert a JPEG to PNG online?

If you have a JPEG image and want to convert it to PNG, you’ll need to use third-party apps or online tools. There are a lot of online resources that can help you convert a JPEG image to a PNG file, but most of them are also quite limited. However, if you’re using Picsart, you’ll be able to both convert a JPEG to a PNG and edit the image in the same process. No additional conversion work will be needed.

Open your JPEG file in the Picsart Editor and apply any necessary edits such as filters, stickers, background removal, etc. When you’re done, simply save the image and Picsart will convert it to a PNG for you. Remember, Picsart automatically saves images as PNG files, so you don’t have to worry about any of your transparent images losing their transparency or quality.

Take into account that if you have saved a transparent image as a JPEG and have ended up with a white background, converting it to PNG won’t make the image transparent again. You’ll need to re-edit the photo and then save it as PNG.

Where can you find transparent background images online?

The internet is your friend, but finding the right images is one thing. Overlaying a transparent image or converting them into transparent backgrounds can be tiring, especially if you want to include a lot of elements. Luckily, there are a lot of images with transparent backgrounds freely available online.

If you’ve ever tried downloading images with transparent backgrounds, then you probably know the feeling of accidentally downloading a fake transparent image. Clicking and downloading an image with a grey checkered background, just to find out the checkered pattern is part of the image and not transparent only after you’ve downloaded the image is super frustrating.

Avoid this by opening the Picsart Editor and scrolling through Stickers where you’ll discover a whole world of transparent images. You can find all types of images with transparent backgrounds by typing in any word or phrase in the search bar.

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