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PNG Transparency Tool lets you add, remove, or modify transparency in PNG images. Create transparent backgrounds, adjust opacity levels, and prepare images for websites, social media, and digital designs.

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Drop your PNG file here or click to select it

Max file size: 10MB


⇢ Check also WebP to PNG, JPG to PNG and PNG Compressor tools.

How to Edit PNG Transparency

  1. Upload your PNG file by dragging and dropping or using the file browser.
  2. Select the transparency tool you need: Remove Background, Adjust Transparency, or Add Background.
  3. Configure the options for your selected tool.
  4. Click the "Apply Transparency" button to process your image.
  5. Download your processed PNG with the modified transparency.

PNG Transparency Tool Features

  • Remove Background: Make specific colors transparent to remove backgrounds from images. Perfect for creating product photos, logos, and graphics with transparent backgrounds.
  • Adjust Transparency: Modify the alpha channel to make the entire image more transparent or opaque. Invert transparency to create interesting effects.
  • Add Background: Fill transparent areas with solid colors or gradients. Great for preparing images for platforms that don't support transparency.
  • Color Picker: Select colors directly from your image using the eyedropper tool for precise background removal.
  • Edge Smoothing: Create clean, professional-looking edges when removing backgrounds to avoid jagged borders.

About PNG Transparency

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a raster graphics file format that supports lossless data compression and transparency through an alpha channel. The alpha channel controls the opacity of each pixel in the image, allowing parts of an image to be fully or partially transparent.

Types of PNG Transparency

  • Binary Transparency: Each pixel is either completely transparent or completely opaque. Used in PNG-8 format with indexed colors.
  • Alpha Channel Transparency: Each pixel can have any level of transparency from completely transparent to completely opaque. Used in PNG-24 and PNG-32 formats.
  • Partial Transparency: Allows for smooth edges and semi-transparent effects like shadows, glass, and smoke. Supported by PNG-24 with an 8-bit alpha channel.

Applications for Transparent PNGs

  • Website logos and icons that blend seamlessly with different background colors
  • Product photos with removed backgrounds for e-commerce
  • Graphic design elements that overlap with other content
  • Digital watermarks and signatures
  • UI elements for web and mobile applications

FAQ - PNG Transparency Tool

What's the difference between PNG and other image formats when it comes to transparency? +

Unlike JPEG, which doesn't support transparency at all, PNG files support both binary (on/off) and alpha-channel transparency. Alpha-channel transparency allows for varying levels of opacity, from fully transparent to fully opaque. This makes PNG ideal for logos, icons, and images that need to blend seamlessly with different backgrounds. GIF supports only binary transparency, while WebP supports alpha-channel transparency similar to PNG but with smaller file sizes.

Will removing the background affect the quality of my image? +

Our background removal tool preserves the original quality of your image while making selected areas transparent. However, the quality of results depends on several factors, including the complexity of the original background, the contrast between the subject and background, and the tolerance setting you choose. Using the edge smoothing option can help create cleaner transitions between transparent and opaque areas, especially for complex subjects like hair or fur.

Can I make only part of my image transparent? +

Yes! Our Remove Background tool allows you to select specific colors in your image to make transparent. By adjusting the color tolerance, you can control how many similar colors are also made transparent. This is perfect for removing specific elements while keeping others visible. For more precise control, you can use the eyedropper tool to select colors directly from your image.

What's the maximum size PNG file I can edit? +

Our PNG Transparency Tool supports files up to 10MB in size. For larger files, you may need to compress or resize your PNG first. Most images used on websites and social media are well below this limit. Keep in mind that working with very large images may require more processing time depending on your device and internet connection speed.