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rjm3

Joined: 07 Jan 2008
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:52 pm    Post subject: Alpha Layers Reply with quote

Hey guys im trying to add an alpha layer or alpha channel to a bitmap and save in BMP format. I am using Photoshop 6. If someone could help i'd greatly appreciate it.
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doubrovski

Joined: 29 Sep 2007
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi,
- Create a new layer
- [Ctrl]-click the alpha-channel to load it as selection
- Press [Shift+F5] and fill the selection with black color
- Press [Shift+Ctrl+I] to invert the selection
- Fill the selection with white color
- Flatten the image and save it to BMP format

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