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Questions tagged [transparency]

For questions about image transparency or translucent user interface elements.

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How can I create transparent images in MS Paint?

I want to know how to draw transparent images in Microsoft Paint for Windows 7. I searched on Google but couldn't find anything for Microsoft Paint in Windows 7. E.g. I want to draw a star for my application. But I want that when I display it on…
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Copying PNG with transparency from browser shows a black background instead

When I copy a PNG image with transparency to the clipboard and subsequently paste it into Photoshop, Paint, etc. - the transparency turns to black. Is there any workaround for this? Is this a browser issue, an application issue or an OS issue with…
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Disable or delay Alt+Tab Aero Peek effect in Windows 7

In Windows 7 pressing Alt+Tab shows the transparent windows (Aero) effect. The screen change is distracting while I'm trying to figure out which window to switch to based on the thumbnail preview (which is sufficient for me most of the time). Is…
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Bucket fill to transparent in gimp

Is there a "bucket fill to transparent" tool in gimp? That is: something which is exactly the same as bucket fill(Shift+B) but which fill to 100% transparent, instead of to a color. And also: Is there a pencil tool, which will allow me to draw with…
MTilsted
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Photoshop: Trim a photo so it contains no transparent pixels?

In Photoshop, I've put together some panorama photos using the Photomerge tool, and the resulting image contains a lot of transparent pixels. Also, because it's assembled from multiple photos, the alignment can be off. What I'd like to do is cut the…
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Make one side of image fade to transparent with GIMP?

For use in some of my presentation slides, I hope to edit some of my images with The GIMP so that one (or more) side(s) will fade into transparency. How do I do this in GIMP?
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Aero Glass/Transparent window borders in Windows 8?

While I'm really liking Windows 8, I do miss having the semi-transparent borders round my windows, like with Aero Glass in Windows 7. I note that the taskbar in Windows 8 is semi-transparent... Is there a way to change windows border opacity, to…
Django Reinhardt
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inkscape transparency when exporting pdf?

How do I need to change the transparent objects in an inkscape file to be able to export them correctly to pdf? So far it seems the defaults render the transparent objects either invisible or opaque.
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GIMP - change color of object preserving feathering

I have an .xcf image and I like to change the color of some objects within it. The objects are mostly one solid color with the edges feathered into transparency. I.e. all pixels in the object are white with most pixels fully opaque and some with…
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GIMP: Set All New Images to Default Transparent Background?

Is there a way in GIMP to set an option so that all new images are created with a transparent background? Currently, when I Ctrl+N (New Image), I have to click "Advanced Options", then open the dialogue "Fill" box and select "Transparent". A real…
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How can I take an image with a white background and make it transparent

I have a png image that has a white background. Is there anyway to take the white and make it transparent.
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How do I resize an animated GIF and keep transparency?

I tried to resize an animated GIF with transparency, but it turned the background a solid white. How do I keep the transparency? I read https://superuser.com/a/556031/130929 and tried >set FILTERS=scale=320:-1:flags=lanczos >ffmpeg -hide_banner -i…
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Is it possible to enable Aero Glass again in Windows 10 for Windows titles?

I've updated from Windows 7 to Windows 10 and I miss the Aero Glass transparency that I had in Windows 7. How can I enable this again?
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Transparent background of Vim editor within the xfce-4 terminal

Is there a way to have a transparent Vim session within the xfce-4 terminal?
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How can I create a new image with transparent background in Paint.NET?

I would like to do some basic graphics using Paint.NET. I would like to start with a transparent background and draw on top of it, but I can't find any settings on how to do that. I only get a new image with a white background. How do I start…
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