Transparent Backgrounds? Help

[tjkutsko]

I know this might be a dumb question but how are you making these embellishments with a transparent background? I have only been doing this for two weeks and I would love to do that.

[Linda]

Making transparent files in Photoshop Elements

Instructions to remove white background from Clipart or embellishments using Photoshop Elements
1.Open your clipart picture or embellishment you want to make transparent.
2.Double-click on background layer. It should say new layer O. Click ok.
3.Click on the white background with the magic wand; you should see the “marching ants” now.
4.Go to edit and click cut. You should now have a checkerboard background.
5.Go to file and then to save for web. A new screen comes up. Be sure it says PNG-24 and there is a checkmark beside transparency. Click ok.
6.You get your save box so you can choose the folder you want to save it in and a file name. Be sure the save type in PNG.

You can also do this in GIMP and Paint Shop Pro, but it is done a little differently in each program.

I hope this helps you.

[tjkutsko]

Thank you very much, I am going to purchase it today.

[Linda]

You are very welcome.

You can get the GIMP program for free that will do the same thing. I can give you directions for it if you want me to. You can get the program at:

http://www.gimp.org/windows/

Check it out and see what you think.