The 'transparent' tool is missing from the image view - what can i do?

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The 'transparent' tool is missing from the image view - what can i do?

Normally under the 4 options there is another one for transparency which is missing here. I need it though - how can I make it appear?

Posted on Mar 6, 2017 12:22 PM

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léonie

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Mar 6, 2017 1:07 PM in response to annaseni

I have not seen this tool in Preview since upgrading to Sierra.

Try the "Instant Alpha" tool instead - the second one from the left. Click somewhere into the area you want to make transparent, then click "Instant Alpha", then use the command "Edit > Delete" and the area will become transparent.

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LarryHN

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Mar 6, 2017 12:56 PM in response to annaseni

1 - this is the Photos for Mac forum - that is a screen shot from Preview for Mac not Photos for Mac

2 - it is exactly the same as I have using Preview to edit a PNG image or a JPEG image so I assume you are mis-remmebering about the transparency tool or maybe it is only available for other than JPEGs and PNGs - If you post in the the correct forum would give you a better chance of getting better help - I will request the hosts to move it to a better forum