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Guides for working with transparent images
How PNG transparency works, how to use cut-out images in your favourite tools, and how to keep them sharp and light.
Guides · Latest
Free PNG images and copyright: how to use them responsibly
What "free to download" does and does not mean, why logos, brands and people need extra care, and a simple checklist for using free PNG images in personal and commercial projects.
· 5 min read
Tutorials
How to use transparent PNG images in Canva
Upload, layer, resize and style cut-out PNG images in Canva, plus fixes for the most common problems like white boxes, blurry edges and missing transparency on export.
· 5 min read
Web
How to reduce PNG file size without losing transparency
Practical ways to make transparent PNGs smaller for websites and apps, from resizing and palette quantization to lossless optimizers and WebP fallbacks.
· 5 min read
Basics
PNG vs JPG vs WebP vs SVG: which image format should you use?
A practical comparison of the four image formats you meet most often, with clear rules for when to choose each one for websites, slides, social media and print.
· 5 min read
Tutorials
How to use transparent PNGs in PowerPoint and Google Slides
Step-by-step instructions for inserting, layering, recolouring and adding shadows to transparent PNG images in Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides, with fixes for common issues.
· 5 min read
Basics
What is a transparent PNG? Alpha channels explained simply
A plain-English guide to how PNG transparency works, why some "transparent" images show a checkerboard, and how to check a file before you use it.
· 6 min read