How to make existing background on imported file transparent.

[Anonymous]

I need to remove the backgrounds from product photos. Is it possible to do this in Autodesk Sketchbook? Would it help to take the photos on a blue or green background instead of a white one?  Thanks Marcia C. 

[david.lau]

Try this as a test.

1. Create a circle and fill it in as black.

2. Click on Background and make it checkered (Background will save a transparent).

3. Use "Save" > Format *.tif (so you save your layers).

4. Then "Save As" > Format *.png (so it will have a transparent layer).

5. Import into another App like Illustrator, PowerPoint, Word etc and the background will be transparent. 

[Anonymous]

Thanks David!

Marcia