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How Do I Change White to Transparent in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 23, 2022 @ 9:20 pm

Have you ever found an image online that you want to use for a project, but it has a white background that won’t work with your design? Or maybe you have an image with a solid color background that you want to make transparent so you can layer it over another image.

Whatever the case, it’s easy to remove a background from an image using the Background Eraser tool in Photoshop. In this article, we’ll show you how to change a white background to transparent in Photoshop.

First, open your image in Photoshop. Then, select the Background Eraser tool from the toolbar on the left. You can also press the E key on your keyboard to select this tool.

PRO TIP: This article provides instructions on how to change the color of an image from white to transparent in Adobe Photoshop. However, it is important to note that this process may not always produce desired results, and can potentially damage the quality of the image. Therefore, it is advised to use this method with caution and only if absolutely necessary.

Next, click and drag the Background Eraser tool over the area of the image that you want to make transparent. As you do this, Photoshop will sample the color under the cursor and remove it from the image. Keep dragging until all of the unwanted background is removed.

Finally, click on the “File” menu at the top of the screen and select “Save As.” In the dialog box that appears, change the “Format” drop-down menu to “PNG” and then click “Save.” This will save your image as a PNG file with a transparent background.

And that’s all there is to it! With just a few clicks, you can easily remove a background from an image in Photoshop.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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