Beyond its basic functions, a particularly noteworthy feature of Paint is its ability to create transparent backgrounds in images—a capability formerly unavailable. This tutorial will walk you through the process of using Microsoft Paint to render an image’s background transparent.
Install Windows Updates — IMPORTANT
Before we begin, it is essential to makes sure that your PC is running the latest version of Windows. The features we are going to discuss are included in recent updates, specifically the Windows 23H2 version. Installing available Windows updates is important to access these new features:
1. Create Transparent Backgrounds in Microsoft Paint
Microsoft Paint offers two methods for removing backgrounds from an image. The first is the newly added Remove Background feature in Paint, which can automatically distinguish and exclude backgrounds in pictures. The second method is the Transparent Selection option, which permits manual selection and removal of the desired background sections. Let’s delve into both methods.
1.1 Using Remove Background
1.2 Using Transparent Selection
2. Other Services and Tools
In addition to Microsoft Paint, there are various online services that allow you to remove backgrounds from images to create transparent versions. There’s an abundance of options for this purpose. More advanced image editors like GIMP or Adobe Photoshop can also be used for picture editing. These applications provide an extended range of features and functionality for intricate image manipulation. A prominent online service for background removal is RemoveBG. Simply upload your image and it will process the background deletion automatically. You can then download the image with the transparent background using the provided download button.
