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esmooov
Jan 19, 2004
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How do I save an image so that when i open it in another program there is no white box around it. LIke they do with some clipart?
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larry
Jan 19, 2004
Convert to Index Color and select the background color to be transparent. Then save as a transparent GIF.

Image>Mode>Index Color
Image>Mode>Color Table
Use the eyedropper to select the color to be transparent File>Save For Web as a GIF with transparency checked.

Larry Berman
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mistermonday
Jan 19, 2004
Save the file as a .gif, .eps, or some other format that supports transparency. Jpg does not and you will end up with a white bgnd.m Rgds, MM

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