OMG: Making Backgrounds Transparent

OK, I've seen MANY people have problems with this, and hopefully people will read this before they post. But,  since I'm posting it as a Sticky, then most likely they won't.    :roll:  :twisted:  

1. Anyway, make sure that you are importing the picture through RPG Maker's Import/Export system, you can find the icon at the top of the screen (In any version) next to the database icon.

2. Click "Import".

3. A window will (should) come up after you select which item to import, displaying the image of what it is. LEFT click on the background (for XP), and then click OK. For 2000 and 2003, you have to DOUBLE-CLICK whatever it is you're wanting to be transparent. The whatever-it-is will then be flashing. Click OK.

4. You're done.

youve explained it in a way which makes sense ive had trouble trying to think of a way to explain it

well, good job. i dont know how people couldnt understand at first glance...    but i guess this sums it up.

You'd be surprised. Anyway, everybody makes stupid mistakes sometimes, so it isn't that big of a deal. I just got tired of explaining it every couple of days.  

OMG nice work  

OK, I've seen MANY people have problems with this, and hopefully people will read this before they post. But,  since I'm posting it as a Sticky, then most likely they won't.    :roll:  :twisted:  

1. Anyway, make sure that you are importing the picture through RPG Maker's Import/Export system, you can find the icon at the top of the screen (In any version) next to the database icon.

2. Click "Import".

3. A window will (should) come up after you select which item to import, displaying the image of what it is. LEFT click on the background (for XP), and then click OK. For 2000 and 2003, you have to DOUBLE-CLICK whatever it is you're wanting to be transparent. The whatever-it-is will then be flashing. Click OK.

4. You're done.

GENIUS!!! :shock: Thank you! :^^:

Also, in XP if you want a color to be translucent (see-through) then RIGHT-click on the color.

Also, in XP if you want a color to be translucent (see-through) then RIGHT-click on the color.

what does translucent actually mean?

It is sort of see-through, kind of how you can see a ghost, but see through it as well.

Hey that's genius! Thanks!!

omg...i count for three of the almost no views...ive read it twice =) its awesome! even though i already knew it :roll:

omg...i count for three of the almost no views...ive read it twice =) its awesome! even though i already knew it :roll:

 :roll:  Then this obviously isn't for you...

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