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Subject:Re: Transparant Images in Photoshop From:Graham Wyatt <graham -at- GPWYATT -dot- CO -dot- UK> Date:Wed, 18 Aug 1999 13:57:38 +0100
> I am having a hard time making transparent images with Photoshop (tried
> book/online help info). Can anyone help?
>
> Michael Schiesl
> Rockwell Automation Product Documentation
>
Michael,
It depends what you are trying to do, but I know of two ways:
1. For web pages use the GIF 89a export filter - this will allow you to
select the background colour that is to be transparent.
2. For print, define a clipping path and save as EPS.
I hope this helps, if you want more details let me know.
Graham Wyatt
GP Wyatt Technical Services Ltd
Training and Product Documentation Specialists
mail: graham -at- gpwyatt -dot- co -dot- uk
Brochure at: http://www.gpwyatt.co.uk
