November 18, 2011

Tutorial (GIMP): Creating a Transparent Image

With GIMP, many times it is useful to create transparent images. though you can edit an image to make it transparent, it is sometimes easier to make a transparent image to begin with.


1. In GIMP, create a new image (File > New)
2. Enter dimensions
3. Click "Advanced Options"
4. Under "Fill with:," select "Transparancy" in the drop down menu.
5. Click OK
Steps 2-5
You will be presented with a new canvas, filled with checkered squares signifying transparency, as shown below in this partial screenshot:

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