[Gimp-user] Best way to semi-flatten a transparent gif against a background image

[Justyn Butler]

Thank you both for your tips.

I wasn't actually paying attention to the antialiasing/feather options
so it is useful to know to keep them unchecked when performing this
procedure.

To David: The steps you describe don't seem to help with my specific
problem of flattening against a background image because Threshold
Alpha seems to only work with a solid black background. Thanks anyway
though.

cheers,
Justyn


2008/9/24 Francois du Toit <francoisdutoit at gmail.com>:
> I think your method is fine, just make sure antialiasing/feather is disabled
> for the select tool in step 3 ;)


2008/9/24 David Gowers <00ai99 at gmail.com>:
> Hi Justyn,
>
> I recommend:
>
> 1) Layer->Transparency->Threshold Alpha (to 1)
> 2) Alpha to selection
> 3) Copy Visible
> 4) Paste as New
>
>
> David