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12/14/2025Basics • by Xevora

Transparent PNG Explained: What It Is and When to Use It

Transparent PNG lets you place a cutout on any background. Learn PNG vs JPG, why transparency matters, and when to export a transparent background.

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PNG vs JPG (simple explanation)

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Use CleanCut AI to remove the background and export a clean transparent PNG (no watermark).

Tip: Transparent PNG preserves the cutout so you can place it on any background later.

**JPG** does NOT support transparency.
**PNG** supports transparency (alpha channel).

What “transparent background” means

A transparent background means the pixels behind your subject are removed, so whatever you place the image on will show through.

When you should use a transparent PNG

Transparent PNGs are perfect for:

Thumbnails and ads
Product cutouts
Logos and icons
Website graphics and overlays

The benefit (why it’s worth it)

Once you have a transparent PNG, you can place your subject on:

White background
Brand colors
Gradients
Lifestyle mockups

Summary

If you need a cutout you can reuse anywhere, transparent PNG is the best export format.

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