Working with Transparency
Understanding transparency in PaintShop Pro
In this tutorial we’ll introduce you to the basics of transparency in PaintShop Pro and demonstrate how it is used in a few simple photo editing projects.
How to use the Eraser tool
In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to use PaintShop Pro’s Eraser tool to erase unwanted areas of your photo to transparency or semi-transparency.
Removing single color backgrounds with the PNG Optimizer
Need an image with a transparent background? Here’s a quick and easy way to remove a single-color background using PaintShop Pro’s PNG Optimizer.
How to cut out shapes and text
Learn how to use PaintShop Pro’s Shape and Text Cutter tools to crop your photos into shape or text objects with transparent backgrounds.
Instant background replacement
The AI Background Replacement feature in PaintShop Pro automatically detects and masks people in a photo so you can seamlessly replace the background.
Creating transparent backgrounds with the Background Eraser
Learn how to use PaintShop Pro’s Background Eraser to remove the background of a photo, creating a transparent background you can fill with a new photo.
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