How to Create a transparent background on an image using GIMP – Guide
Some people might remove the background of a picture to make it more legible or to improve the clarity of the image. Others might do this to make a picture more interesting or to add a new perspective.
To make the image transparent, you need to add a transparent background.
When you make the background of the image transparent, you can use shading according to the background of the new image. In case you place a transparent image over a blue image, the image will actually have a blue background. This is very convenient in graphic design.
To remove the background from an image using GIMP, first open the program and select the image you want to work with. Then, use the left and right mouse buttons to move the image around so that it is in a position where you want it to be removed from the screen. Finally, use the up and down arrow keys to select a point on the image where you want the background to be removed.
How to make a selection / transparent background on an image using GIMP
I want to make the text transparent in the area below.
To select a region:
- Click on the region you want to select.
- Use shift-click to add more regions/colors.
- Tip: It’s easier if you zoom in (View – Zoom menu) to see the finer details of what you’re selecting. ..
In this tutorial, I will show you how to select the entire image using the Magic Wand or Fuzzy Selection tool.
In the Layer window, select Layer – Transparency – Add Alpha Channel. If it’s off, then it’s done. This ensures that your image can store transparency data.
Clear makes the selection transparent.
Save the file as a PNG file. The file will be transparent, so be sure to select the ‘Save transparent pixel color values’ option in the Save As PNG dialog box.
Final note
If you want to create a transparent background on an image using the GIMP, there are a few things you need to take into account. One is that the image must be of good quality, as poor quality backgrounds can cause problems with clarity and contrast. Additionally, the background should be of a consistent color so that it doesn’t clash with the image itself. Finally, make sure that the background is large enough so that it doesn’t obscure any of the image’s content.
