A transparent PNG has no background, so it can sit on top of any photo, video or website. It is the right format for logos, watermarks, stickers and text overlays.
Steps
- Open HF Photo Editor.
- In the Canvas tab, pick a size such as Logo 1000×1000.
- Set Background to None. The canvas shows a checkered pattern, which means transparent.
- Add your text, shapes or an image with a transparent background. To cut a person or product out of a photo, open it in the editor and press Remove background (AI); here is how to remove the background from a photo and clean up the edges. For styled lettering, see how to add text to a photo.
- Press Download, choose PNG, and save.
Tips
- Crop tightly. Use the Crop tool so there is no extra empty space around your design.
- Use 2× size if the logo will be printed or shown large.
- WebP also keeps transparency and gives smaller files for websites.
- Exporting a favicon or app icon? Check the pixel sizes for favicons and app icons first. Note that the iPhone App Store does not accept transparent icons. When the file is ready, turn it into a favicon for your site.
- Need a logo fast? Follow our guide to make a logo for free with your brand name and download it as a transparent PNG. It works well on business cards and YouTube channel banners too.
Save your work
Press Save to download the project file. Later you can open it with Project, change the text or colors, and export a new PNG.