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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