# Export a PNG with the background you intend.

Transparency is part of the delivered image. A checkerboard in an editor helps inspection, but the downloaded file is what matters.

## Look at background layers first

A white layer can make a PNG opaque even when the file format supports transparency. Inspect the PSD’s visible background layers and the canvas edges. Use a copy when changing layer visibility for an export.

## Choose PNG for transparent output

Use File → Export → Export As and complete the PNG download. JPEG does not preserve an alpha channel. Saving as PNG allows transparency, but it does not remove an unwanted visible background by itself.

## View the result against two backgrounds

Open the downloaded file and inspect it against light and dark backgrounds. Look for halos, rough edges and unexpected opaque areas. A thumbnail on a white page can hide a white background that should have been transparent.

## Keep the layered document for refinement

If the edge needs another change, return to the working PSD rather than editing only the flat export. Keep the PNG as a delivery copy and the PSD as the place for revisions.

## FAQ

### Does choosing PNG automatically remove the background?

No. PNG can preserve transparent pixels; it does not automatically turn a visible background into transparency.

### Can JPEG keep a transparent cutout?

No. Use a format with an alpha channel such as PNG when transparency is required.

### Does transparency mean the file has editable layers?

No. A flat PNG can have transparent pixels without PSD layer structure.

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