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PNG Transparency Fixer
Detect and fix PNG images that appear transparent but actually contain a solid background baked into the image data. Uses AI matting to extract the true foreground and produce a genuine transparent PNG. Fixes a common issue with images from web scraping and design exports.
Features
- Detects PNGs with fake transparency (white/solid bg baked in)
- AI matting extracts the true foreground
- Produces genuine transparent PNG output
- Batch fix entire icon/logo libraries
- One-click operation with no manual masking
What you can do
- Fix logos and icons with fake transparency from web downloads
- Clean up PNGs from design tools that flatten transparency on export
- Prepare transparent assets for compositing and layered designs
- Batch fix a library of PNGs with embedded white backgrounds
AI that runs on your hardware. No cloud APIs, no usage limits.
Unlike cloud AI services, SnapOtter's PNG Transparency Fixer runs the ML model directly on your server. Your images are processed locally with no data sent to external APIs. No per-image fees, no rate limits, no privacy concerns. Deploy once with Docker and use it as much as you need.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a fake transparent PNG?
- A fake transparent PNG appears to have a transparent background in some viewers, but actually has a white (or solid color) background baked into the pixel data. When placed on a colored background, the white rectangle is visible.
- How does this differ from background removal?
- Background removal handles complex photos with subjects. This tool is specifically designed for logos, icons, and graphics where the background should be transparent but was accidentally flattened during export or download.
- Does it work on logos with white in the design?
- The AI matting model distinguishes between white that is part of the design and white background. It preserves intentional white areas in the logo while removing the background.
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