Change Image Opacity

Fade any picture to see-through.

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Open I Love To Edit Change Image Opacity, add a picture and move the opacity slider, for example to 50%. The checkered preview shows how see-through it is. Download as PNG or WebP, the formats that keep transparency.

Lower the opacity of a picture to use it as a faint background, a watermark logo or an overlay in slides and videos.

The whole image becomes evenly see-through. Existing transparent areas stay transparent. JPG cannot hold transparency, so the file is saved as PNG or WebP.

How to use the Change Image Opacity tool

  1. Add an image: Drop any JPG, PNG or WebP.
  2. Set the opacity: Move the slider from 0% to 100%.
  3. Check the preview: The checkerboard shows the transparent parts.
  4. Download: Save as PNG or WebP.

Change Image Opacity features

  • Exact percentage: Set opacity to the exact percent you need.
  • Keeps transparency: Already transparent areas stay clear.
  • PNG and WebP: Saved in formats that support transparency.
  • Batch: Change many images at once.

Tips for the best result

  • 20% to 35% opacity is good for a watermark logo.
  • WebP gives a smaller transparent file than PNG.
  • To place it on a color instead, use Change Background Color after this.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make an image semi-transparent?

Set the opacity slider below 100% and download as PNG or WebP.

Why can I not save as JPG?

JPG has no transparency. The see-through parts would turn white or black.

Can I make only part of the image transparent?

Use Make Background Transparent or the Background Remover for that.