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Posted on 16/03/06 1:16:27 PM
Steve Mac
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Preserving Removed Background
After removing a background from an image, I sometimes get a white background when trying to copy an image into another.
What is the best way to go about removing a background and saving it for future use without getting a white backgroud?
Can it still be saved as a JPEG or PNG file or would it be best to save as a .PSD?

I'm going to use my "newbie" status as long as I can get away with it!

Thanks in advance

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Posted on 16/03/06 6:05:34 PM
trinityofone
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Re: Preserving Removed Background
You'd have to save it as a .tif or .psd to retain the layer structure as .jpgs and .pngs will only save a flat image. JPEG2000 can save alpha channels, if you save the selection data.

Saying that, if the extraction is performed with a path, it will be saved in standard JPEGs and thus can be used again (see Steve's time-saving chapter).

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Posted on 17/03/06 10:14:35 PM
Steve Mac
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Re: Preserving Removed Background
Thanks David

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