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Make a transparent PNG

Transparent PNGs are what you need for logos, stickers and overlays. Start from a transparent canvas, or open an existing image and hide its background with a mask.

New transparent canvas No sign-up. Files never leave your device.

How to make a transparent PNG

  1. Click New transparent canvas. A 1080×1080 document with a transparent background opens (change the size any time with Image › Canvas Size).
  2. Add your artwork: drag in images, use the Type tool, or draw shapes. Anything you don't paint stays transparent.
  3. To use an existing photo, open it and follow remove the background.
  4. Choose File › Export As, pick PNG, and save. Transparency is kept.

Questions

Why does my PNG have a white background?

The layer underneath was opaque. Hide or delete the Background layer, or start from a transparent canvas, before exporting.

Can JPG be transparent?

No. JPG has no alpha channel; use PNG or WebP.

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