Well I have tried my best to remove white background frm images, but I am unable to to remove it properly in photoshop/paint. I am still looking for, as to how to do that properly - Please guide me in detail
Kado897 – Thx for the link, I have tried the software but was unsuccessful in the above
PooManUK – Man ur icons are amazing with extreme shadow details, wonder how u did it.
Have a look though this thread. it deals with a similar problem.Icon for folders question
Last edited by kado897; 27 Aug 2011 at 12:06. Reason: Forgot the link
Kado, The thread you linked me to have been proved very useful and was successfully able to remove white backgrounds
Now, the only problem i am facing is i also tend to remove shadows with backgrounds, i tried magic wand in photoshop but failed.... Please provide ur inputs and perhaps PooMan can gimme tips here as well....
I am including the image tht i am trying to retain shadows for better understanding:
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/27/rednm.jpg/
If I get chance later I'll make a tutorial to show you. But 1 tip that I can recommend is to delete the drop shadow or reflection and then recreate your own. ie cut out the main shape with your masking tools, delete the background including the drop shadow then create a new layer for your new drop shadow.
The new drop shadow / reflection will then have a much better transparency. You can then export this to a png file ready to convert to an icon using the tools posted previously in this thread
Good advice. You will never get a good shadow effect by just deleting the background. It always gives poor fade to transparent.If I get chance later I'll make a tutorial to show you. But 1 tip that I can recommend is to delete the drop shadow or reflection and then recreate your own. ie cut out the main shape with your masking tools, delete the background including the drop shadow then create a new layer for your new drop shadow.
The new drop shadow / reflection will then have a much better transparency. You can then export this to a png file ready to convert to an icon using the tools posted previously in this thread
PooMan - I am really looking forward for a tutorial from you, take your time.
Kado - In IcoFX if i try to batch covert frm PNG to Icon... the files appears as 48x48 while previewing, but normal 256x256 when applied.... Any clue how 2 solve this problem? Also, suggest sum other "best batch convert" SW out there...
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