How to Import a PNG with Transparent Background
Find out how to import a PNG with transparent background onto Adobe without having to worry about losing the transparent background. That way, you will be able to add unique images to whatever project you are working on.
How to Import a PNG with Transparent Background
Importing a transparent PNG file takes a few minutes. Just follow these simple steps.
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Step 1: Save/Download PNG Image to your device
To get started in importing the PNG image, first, download the image directly from whatever site you found it to your device. You can choose to save your image on your desktop or on your Downloads folder which you’ll need to find later. -
Step 2: Open Adobe editing software
Next, you can open whichever Adobe software you wish to import. For this case, we will use Adobe Photoshop as an example. -
Step 3: Click ‘File’ and ‘Import’
Next, move the cursor to the menu bar, click ‘File‘, and then ‘Import’ on the dropdown. It will open a window where you can choose your PNG file, from that window you can search for your PNG file wherever you saved it whether it is on the desktop or Downloads folder as mentioned in Step 1. -
Step 4: Click the ‘Import’ button
Once you have picked the transparent PNG image, click on the ‘Import’ button again. Your PNG image will maintain its transparency and the visual sign is that the background of your PNG image is white. Now you are all set!
FAQs
Can I click and drag the transparent PNG image to my Adobe software?
Yes, you could, but it will not maintain the transparent background of your image.
How do I know if my PNG image has its transparency maintained?
Check if the background of your PNG image is white, that usually means it is transparent.
Can I import other transparent images in different file formats too?
Yes, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator also allow the import of other transparent images in different file formats.