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Hmmm the checkered background actually seems distinct enough that it wouldn’t be too difficult to automate its removal and just create a png with a transparent

• nickjj 4y ago
  > Hmmm the checkered background actually seems distinct enough that it wouldn’t be too difficult to automate its removal and just create a png with a transparent background. You can do this with some image editors and a "magic wand" but you typically end up with jagged edges unless the shape is basic or you have specialized tools that can auto-feather them in a natural way. I think with a bit of code you could check if the image type is png and it hasn't been flattened then overlay a little icon that says it's really transparent when you activate the browser extension. Although I did just discover an interesting trick[0]. If you goto let's say images.google.com and search for something, you can tell right away if it's transparent or not by selecting the image and dragging it to anywhere on the page. If it shows the checker boxes while dragging then it's not transparent. My life is complete now. [0]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3Y5PcuH23Y&t=173s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3Y5PcuH23Y&t=173s