Why Did My Transparent Background Turn Black After Conversion of Image?

jamesp4

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You're not the only one who has had their transparent background turn black while converting photographs. This happens a lot, especially when you change images from PNG or GIF (which allow transparency) to JPG or BMP (which don't support transparency). The black background is frequently a placeholder for where the transparency was lost when the file was converted. The Softaken Image Converter is a simple and easy-to-use image conversion application that can help keep transparency when possible and stop background alterations that you didn't expect. When working with PNG, GIF, or TIFF pictures that have translucent parts, this is quite helpful.


This Image Converter is a Windows program that can change the format of an image without losing quality, transparency, or color. It can read and write many different file types, including PNG, JPG, BMP, TIFF, GIF, and more.

Important parts of Image Converter:
  • Can convert a lot of pictures at once
  • Keeps transparency when changing to formats that allow it, such PNG or TIFF
  • Lets you choose the output format and have full control over quality
  • Easy-to-use and clear UI
  • Quick processing and correct results

This is how to use Image Converter to keep translucent backgrounds from going black:

  1. Get the app on your Windows PC.
  2. To add your images with transparent backgrounds (such PNG or GIF files), click on "Add File(s)" or "Add Folder."
  3. Choose a format that enables transparency in the output format section. PNG and TIFF are two examples. Don't use formats like JPG that don't support transparency. Instead, they will automatically replace it with a color, usually black or white.
  4. Pick the output place where you wish the images that have been transformed to be saved.
  5. To start the conversion process, click on "Convert Now."

Look at the output image once it has been converted. If you choose a format that works with PNG, the clear background should stay the same.

Using the Image Converter makes sure that you don't lose any transparency when you change the format. Keep in mind that the output format you choose will affect how transparent it is. If you choose JPG, the transparency will always be lost because the format doesn't allow it.