9 Quick Ways to Make an Image Transparent on Windows and Mac

Transparent images have several creative uses. You can create a collage by layering one image on top of another. You can use a lighter or a transparent image to highlight other elements like text or icons. Adjusting the transparency of an image is a basic edit and easy to do.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to make an image transparent using some built-in methods and third-party apps on different programs including Paint, PowerPoint and Google Slides.

1. In Microsoft Paint 3D

Microsoft Paint is a refresh of the age-old Microsoft Paint and it’s included for free with Windows 10. You can use Paint 3D for simple drawing needs including making an image transparent.

Note: If you don’t like the result of the image, you can use Adobe Photoshop to create transparent backgrounds and layer images for great effect.

2. In Microsoft Word

If you’re using Word, you can make an image transparent, but you’ll need to draw a shape first, fill it with your image and then adjust the transparency.

To make the shape itself transparent, selectInsert>Shapes, choose a shape and draw it. Right-click the shape, selectFormat Shapeand then selectFill. From here you can drag thetransparency sliderto the desired degree of transparency.

Note: You can’t make an image transparent in Office for the web.

3. In Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint offers some basic tools you can use to edit images including the ability to make an image transparent.

Every instance of the selected color in your image will now be fully transparent and take on the color of the slide’s background.

4. In Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing program similar to Word but its focus is more on page layout and design. You make an image transparent in Publisher for use in various publications.

5. In Google Slides

If you’reusing Google Slides, you can make an image transparent if you want to add it on top of another image or place text on top of it.

6. In Google Docs

Google Docs offers some basic tools that help you make an image transparent and add it anywhere in your document.

7. In Office 365 on Windows and Mac

If you’re a Microsoft 365 subscriber, you can access and use the Transparency tool to make images transparent in Office 365.

8. Make an Image Transparent on Mac

Mac users can change the transparency of an object or image in programs like Pages, Keynote or Numbers.

Numbers is Apple’s spreadsheet app, which you can use to create beautiful spreadsheets with impressive images and tables while Keynote is Apple’s PowerPoint for making dazzling presentations.

9. Using Third-Party Apps

If you just want a quick way of making images transparent, you can use an online tool likeOnline PNG. Alternatively, you can use a third-party app likeSnagitorCanva. If you prefer a more sophisticated program,Adobe Photoshopis worth considering.

Adjust Image Transparency Easily

By changing the transparency of the filters, layers or effects on an image, you can ensure that more (or less) of the image shows through. We hope this guide eases the process of making your images transparent on Windows and Mac.

For more tips and tricks in digital photography, check out 7 image modifications you can do in Photoshop andhow to easily add watermarks to your online photos before uploading.

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Elsie is a technology writer and editor with a special focus on Windows, Android and iOS. She writes about software, electronics and other tech subjects, her ultimate goal being to help people out with useful solutions to their daily tech issues in a simple, straightforward and unbiased style. She has a BCom degree in Marketing and currently pursuing her Masters in Communications and New Media.Read Elsie’s Full Bio

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