How to Create a Transparent PNG Online for Free

Two ways to get a transparent PNG

You can create a graphic from scratch on a transparent canvas and export it as PNG. Or you can remove the background from an existing image using the AI background removal tool and then export as PNG. Both approaches are covered below.

Method 1: Create a graphic on a transparent canvas

1. 1

   Open a new design with no background

   Sign in at camisual.com, click "New Design", and choose your canvas size. Critically, do not add a background rectangle. The default canvas is transparent (shown as a grey checkerboard) and will export as a transparent PNG.

2. 2

   Design your graphic

   Add shapes, text, or images as needed. Any areas of the canvas left empty will remain transparent in the exported PNG.

3. 3

   Export as PNG

   Click "File" then "Export". Select PNG. Do not check any "flatten" or "add background" option if one appears. Download. The exported file has a transparent background.

Method 2: Remove a background from an existing image

1. 1

   Upload your image

   Create a new design and upload your image via "Add" and then "Upload Image".

2. 2

   Remove the background

   Select the image, click "Edit Image" in the left Images panel, click the "BG" tab, and click "Remove Background". Apply when satisfied.

3. 3

   Export as PNG

   Export via "File" and "Export", select PNG, and download. The result is a transparent PNG with only the subject remaining.

Checking your PNG is truly transparent

After downloading, open the PNG in a browser tab by dragging it into the browser window. If the background is transparent, you will see the browser's default grey or white checked pattern showing through. If you see a solid white or coloured background, check that you exported as PNG and not JPG.