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How to Create a PNG World Map

Portable Network Graphics (PNG) are often used in the creation of graphic and digital artwork, such as logos, brochures and posters. This type of file format allows users to make the background of an image or a portion of an image transparent so that it can blend in with another background. For instance, a world map graphic with a transparent background can be placed on a website or other design and still appear natural. While a PNG can be created in a variety of graphic programs, it is widely used in Adobe Photoshop.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer
  • Adobe Photoshop software
  • Image of a world map
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Instructions

    • 1

      Find an image of a world map that does not have a copyright and save it to your computer.

    • 2

      Open Adobe Photoshop.

    • 3

      Click on "File," and then click on "Open." Select "Browse" to search your computer to find the world map image that you saved. The image should now appear in Adobe Photoshop.

    • 4

      Click on the icon of a magic wand on the left panel of the screen and click on the background of the world map once. Hit the "delete" button on your computer. The background of the world map should now be gray and white checkers, which means the background is transparent.

    • 5

      Use the magnifying glass icon on the left panel to zoom into the image and make sure the edges of the image are clean. If you want to clean up anything, click on the eraser tool in the left panel and hold the left side of your mouse down to erase.

    • 6

      Click on "File." Then click on "Save For Web."

    • 7

      Choose the pre-set "PNG-24" and click the box that says transparency or transparent. Then click "Save" to save your PNG to your computer.

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