[GH-ISSUE #241] [Feature request] Transparent background #1568

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opened 2026-03-01 18:46:32 +03:00 by kerem · 5 comments

kerem commented 2026-03-01 18:46:32 +03:00

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Originally created by @sedyh on GitHub (Jan 13, 2018).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/NickeManarin/ScreenToGif/issues/241

1. Request

It would be nice to be able to specify a transparent background.

2. Argumentation

I very often use 3d editor to create small animations, I would like a simple and convenient tool for assembling sprites.

3. Example

Just a checkbox named "Transparent" near color choosing.

Originally created by @sedyh on GitHub (Jan 13, 2018). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/NickeManarin/ScreenToGif/issues/241 ### 1. Request It would be nice to be able to specify a transparent background. ### 2. Argumentation I very often use 3d editor to create small animations, I would like a simple and convenient tool for assembling sprites. ### 3. Example Just a checkbox named "Transparent" near color choosing.

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kerem commented 2026-03-01 18:46:33 +03:00

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@NickeManarin commented on GitHub (Feb 3, 2018):

This feature requires some "structural" changes to the project, such as the support for multiple layers.
At least it's what I'm planning to implement first (layers, then transparent background).

<!-- gh-comment-id:362760106 --> @NickeManarin commented on GitHub (Feb 3, 2018): This feature requires some "structural" changes to the project, such as the support for multiple layers. At least it's what I'm planning to implement first (layers, then transparent background).

kerem commented 2026-03-01 18:46:33 +03:00

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@NickeManarin commented on GitHub (Aug 8, 2020):

Initial support for transparency was added (the gif encoders now work with transparency).

<!-- gh-comment-id:670978864 --> @NickeManarin commented on GitHub (Aug 8, 2020): Initial support for transparency was added (the gif encoders now work with transparency).

kerem commented 2026-03-01 18:46:33 +03:00

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@rashil2000 commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2022):

Initial support for transparency was added (the gif encoders now work with transparency).

Hi @NickeManarin!

Sorry for pinging an old thread, but how to use this feature? I am trying to add shadow to the frames, and I would like the shadow background to be transparent (instead of white). But I don't see a transparent option?

<!-- gh-comment-id:1006872365 --> @rashil2000 commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2022): > Initial support for transparency was added (the gif encoders now work with transparency). Hi @NickeManarin! Sorry for pinging an old thread, but how to use this feature? I am trying to add shadow to the frames, and I would like the shadow background to be transparent (instead of white). But I don't see a transparent option? 

kerem commented 2026-03-01 18:46:33 +03:00

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@NickeManarin commented on GitHub (Jan 18, 2022):

@rashil2000 The only transparency support added so far is within the encoder. Meaning that the encoder knows what to do with alpha values, but the editor still doesn't let you set transparency effects.

Anyway, as for setting transparency in shadows, how would you plan in exporting that animation?
I ask, because Gifs would not properly display that transparency as only 1 color can be marked as transparent.

<!-- gh-comment-id:1015365584 --> @NickeManarin commented on GitHub (Jan 18, 2022): @rashil2000 The only transparency support added so far is within the encoder. Meaning that the encoder knows what to do with alpha values, but the editor still doesn't let you set transparency effects. Anyway, as for setting transparency in shadows, how would you plan in exporting that animation? I ask, because Gifs would not properly display that transparency as only 1 color can be marked as transparent.

kerem commented 2026-03-01 18:46:33 +03:00

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@rashil2000 commented on GitHub (Jan 18, 2022):

Oh, I was not aware of this limitation. I just tried it, selecting 1 color (#FFFFFF) as transparent would definitely mess with the middle of the frames.

<!-- gh-comment-id:1015775300 --> @rashil2000 commented on GitHub (Jan 18, 2022): Oh, I was not aware of this limitation. I just tried it, selecting 1 color (#FFFFFF) as transparent would definitely mess with the middle of the frames.

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