Re: [Gimp-user] Dog image

[Wandered Inn <esoteric@denali.atlnet.com>]

Not an expert here, and I didn't see a response to your question, so
here's a solution I think will work.  You should be able add an alpha
channel, select your dog image, invert the selection and cut the
background away.   You then can save it as a png or gif.  I don't
believe jpeg supports transparency.  Also, if you save it as a png,
netscape will not properly present the transparency, so your best bet is
probably gif.

John culleton wrote:
> 
> This is a newbie question. I have read the Manual and also "Grokking the
> Gimp" but I can't quite figure out what to do.
> 
> I have a photo of a dog. I want just the dog on a transparent background in a
> jpeg or gif file to put on a web page. I can select the outline of the dog.
> 
> Now what do I do? do I move it to another layer? Please indicate step by step
> how I get to just the dog with a transparent background.
> 
> Also, should I use jpeg or gif for the final image?
> 
> All responses appreciated.
> 
> John   Culleton
> 
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