Artwork question

[dennyelvis]

When i have cut out an image and want to save it as a transparent image, to be used later what format is best? do i need PNG, ICO, or what, does it make an difference if i save as or export [PHOTOSHOP] http://www.elvis-collectors.com/forum/images/smilies/feccrocks.gif

[Tommy]

I use PSD....PDD Photoshop.

[dennyelvis]

Does that make it a see through pic Tom, whats PDD ?

[Tommy]

No, not see through. Invisibility mode, this makes it transparent, I sorry I guess I don't understand completely what it is your are trying to do. :D

[dennyelvis]

Ok Tom, if i dragged ur avatar over ur sig i want to be able to still see ur sig underneath ..........

[Tommy]

I would use the Invisibility mode, and then save it as a PSD, or if I was done, I would save it as a jpeg file, or save as a gif file for the web under transparency, and remove the background first before saving for the web. I hope this helps. :D

[Albert]

as a side note: to keep invisible parts on an image after saving, you can use gif and png. These formats are widely supported by browsers (unlike psd) and guarantee smaller file sizes.

[dennyelvis]

Cheers guys ...........