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How to Remove the Background From a Picture

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How to remove make a picture background transparent. If you are using a screenshot or a PNG image, it will default to have a transparent background. Step 5: Save your image as a PNG. If you don’t save your image as a PNG file it will default your background to white. In this case, 90 percent worked out well for this icon.

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Preventing Blurry Pictures: The Keys to Clear Images

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There’s nothing more frustrating than blurry pictures. While you can try tinkering in a photo editing program, or shrinking the image and crossing your fingers in hopes that no one looks too closely, the best strategy is to start with crystal clear pictures. PNG vs JPG. Two of the most common formats: PNG vs JPG.

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Create an Electronic Signature with Snagit

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Upload the signature to your computer by taking a picture of it or scanning it. In the Save Window, select the desired location and then save your image as a PNG file. The post Create an Electronic Signature with Snagit appeared first on TechSmith Blogs. Start out by writing your signature on a blank piece of paper.

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DevCorner: Using Simplified User Interfaces (SUI) in Help Content

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An example of SUI (pronounced “sue-ee” by the TechSmith User Assistance team). As an instructional designer at TechSmith, my job is to create and deliver helpful content for anyone that wants to learn our software. Also, these assets can be used by other teams at TechSmith. Keepin’ it Simple.

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Create an Animated Title Clip Using PowerPoint & Camtasia Studio 8

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I searched for “butterfly” to find this picture. With the image selected, on the Format tab, choose Picture Effects > Glow. With the frame selected, on the Format tab, choose Picture Effects > Glow. On the Format tab, choose Picture Effects > Glow. Save the image as a PNG file. Add Some Clipart Images.

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JPG vs. PNG: Which Should I Use?

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This post will cover two of the most popular file format options, JPG vs. PNG, including when to use them and why. Is it a casual picture of your dog, or a detailed graphic with a professional purpose? A JPG does, however, allow you to create smaller file size than you could with a PNG. What is a PNG? So, JPG or PNG?

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