Need a transparent background for icon in my Illustrator file
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I'm relatively new to Illustrator, (I'm working in CS2) and created an icon for my needs. I created new document with 16 x 16 pixels, then put my image (10x12 pixels) on the canvas. The problem is: I'm always getting a 10x12 image when exporting to png file (through Save for Web).
How can I make the export png file keeping the 16x16 size with background transparent?
I'm relatively new to Illustrator, (I'm working in CS2) and created an icon for my needs. I created new document with 16 x 16 pixels, then put my image (10x12 pixels) on the canvas. The problem is: I'm always getting a 10x12 image when exporting to png file (through Save for Web).
How can I make the export png file keeping the 16x16 size with background transparent?
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Have you tried opening a new document, then select the square or rectangle tool. Now click on the art board and select the dimensions you need. Make sure there isn't a border on the square. Now navigate to Edit>Crop. You can now place your art in the document and is should save as the correct size.
It has been a while since I have used CS2. It seems like I used to select the crop to artboard or something similar in the print dialogue box. This should also add crop marks around the art-board which will ensure it remains to size.
It has been a while since I have used CS2. It seems like I used to select the crop to artboard or something similar in the print dialogue box. This should also add crop marks around the art-board which will ensure it remains to size.
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@captainreiss
But my file now save as 18x18 pixels png. How to precise export to 16x16?
But my file now save as 18x18 pixels png. How to precise export to 16x16?
Sorry,am in the UK so went offline. Do you still require help with the size?
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@captainreiss
No. It was export perfectly. Thanks.
No. It was export perfectly. Thanks.
Brilliant, please let us know if you require assistance with other design projects.
Thanks for the accept.
capt.
Thanks for the accept.
capt.
I found your method interesting. The .25pt stroke when rendered at 72dpi almost disappears.
However, I notice when I try it (CS5 windows) I get a peculiar artifact of a white stroke with a transparency of about 5%. I don't suspect that it makes a whoop of difference on the web, but I was wondering if you get the same results?