gimp question

[Net Llama!]

On 07/05/03 12:46, Kurt Wall wrote:
> Quoth Net Llama!:
>> I'm attempting to make transparent images (where the background color 
>> does not appear on a web page) in the gimp, and its just not working. 
>> I'm sure that its doable, but i can't quite figure out how.  Anyone know 
>> the magic?  I'd prefer to use PNG, but i'll go with another format if 
>> neccesary.  thanks.
> 
> When you do File -> New, set the Fill Type to Transparent.

thanks.
What if i already have a file with a solid color background that I want 
to make transparent?

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