How to create eps with transparent background?
I like to create an .eps file with a transparent background. I tried Gimp and InkScape but it looks like I haven't been successful.
Is the a special trick for this or is my software just not capable of doing it?
transparency postscript eps
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I like to create an .eps file with a transparent background. I tried Gimp and InkScape but it looks like I haven't been successful.
Is the a special trick for this or is my software just not capable of doing it?
transparency postscript eps
edited May 23 '17 at 12:41
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asked Jan 21 '14 at 6:56
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I like to create an .eps file with a transparent background. I tried Gimp and InkScape but it looks like I haven't been successful.
Is the a special trick for this or is my software just not capable of doing it?
transparency postscript eps
edited May 23 '17 at 12:41
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asked Jan 21 '14 at 6:56
PiTheNumberPiTheNumber
173316
I like to create an .eps file with a transparent background. I tried Gimp and InkScape but it looks like I haven't been successful.
Is the a special trick for this or is my software just not capable of doing it?
transparency postscript eps
transparency postscript eps
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EPS has an optional embedded preview image which may be a TIFF or BMP image with whatever transparency options those formats offer.
For the vector graphic portion (the PostScript) part, you will need to construct a clipping path around the desired portion of the image. The portion outside the path will not be marked when including the EPS in a composited PS file.
answered Jan 24 '14 at 17:50
luser droogluser droog
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Where did you find this false information? Please see for example: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/… smallbusiness.chron.com/…
– pabouk
Jan 24 '14 at 18:20
In the postscript manuals, editions 1, 2, and 3.
– luser droog
Jan 24 '14 at 18:21
Those operators give you transparency of a sort in the composition of images, and in the preview, but you cannot remove the background entirely from the vector image. It will be white. Ie. you cannot "create an .eps file with a transparent background". Of course various programs may have special tricks for accomplishing this, it's not standard.
– luser droog
Jan 24 '14 at 18:23
As far as I know the Wikipedia page is not wrong and for example the clipping path is usable. I agree that its use is not always easy or possible to completely define the transparency as needed.
– pabouk
Jan 24 '14 at 18:34
Hmm. You're right. Using the clipping path should work. I'll edit.
– luser droog
Jan 24 '14 at 18:42
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EPS has an optional embedded preview image which may be a TIFF or BMP image with whatever transparency options those formats offer.
For the vector graphic portion (the PostScript) part, you will need to construct a clipping path around the desired portion of the image. The portion outside the path will not be marked when including the EPS in a composited PS file.
answered Jan 24 '14 at 17:50
luser droogluser droog
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Where did you find this false information? Please see for example: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/… smallbusiness.chron.com/…
– pabouk
Jan 24 '14 at 18:20
In the postscript manuals, editions 1, 2, and 3.
– luser droog
Jan 24 '14 at 18:21
Those operators give you transparency of a sort in the composition of images, and in the preview, but you cannot remove the background entirely from the vector image. It will be white. Ie. you cannot "create an .eps file with a transparent background". Of course various programs may have special tricks for accomplishing this, it's not standard.
– luser droog
Jan 24 '14 at 18:23
As far as I know the Wikipedia page is not wrong and for example the clipping path is usable. I agree that its use is not always easy or possible to completely define the transparency as needed.
– pabouk
Jan 24 '14 at 18:34
Hmm. You're right. Using the clipping path should work. I'll edit.
– luser droog
Jan 24 '14 at 18:42
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EPS has an optional embedded preview image which may be a TIFF or BMP image with whatever transparency options those formats offer.
For the vector graphic portion (the PostScript) part, you will need to construct a clipping path around the desired portion of the image. The portion outside the path will not be marked when including the EPS in a composited PS file.
answered Jan 24 '14 at 17:50
luser droogluser droog
3081313
Where did you find this false information? Please see for example: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/… smallbusiness.chron.com/…
– pabouk
Jan 24 '14 at 18:20
In the postscript manuals, editions 1, 2, and 3.
– luser droog
Jan 24 '14 at 18:21
Those operators give you transparency of a sort in the composition of images, and in the preview, but you cannot remove the background entirely from the vector image. It will be white. Ie. you cannot "create an .eps file with a transparent background". Of course various programs may have special tricks for accomplishing this, it's not standard.
– luser droog
Jan 24 '14 at 18:23
As far as I know the Wikipedia page is not wrong and for example the clipping path is usable. I agree that its use is not always easy or possible to completely define the transparency as needed.
– pabouk
Jan 24 '14 at 18:34
Hmm. You're right. Using the clipping path should work. I'll edit.
– luser droog
Jan 24 '14 at 18:42
add a comment |
EPS has an optional embedded preview image which may be a TIFF or BMP image with whatever transparency options those formats offer.
For the vector graphic portion (the PostScript) part, you will need to construct a clipping path around the desired portion of the image. The portion outside the path will not be marked when including the EPS in a composited PS file.
answered Jan 24 '14 at 17:50
luser droogluser droog
3081313
EPS has an optional embedded preview image which may be a TIFF or BMP image with whatever transparency options those formats offer.
For the vector graphic portion (the PostScript) part, you will need to construct a clipping path around the desired portion of the image. The portion outside the path will not be marked when including the EPS in a composited PS file.
answered Jan 24 '14 at 17:50
luser droogluser droog
3081313
edited Jan 24 '14 at 18:46
answered Jan 24 '14 at 17:50
luser droogluser droog
3081313
answered Jan 24 '14 at 17:50
luser droogluser droog
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answered Jan 24 '14 at 17:50
luser droogluser droog
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Where did you find this false information? Please see for example: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/… smallbusiness.chron.com/…
– pabouk
Jan 24 '14 at 18:20
In the postscript manuals, editions 1, 2, and 3.
– luser droog
Jan 24 '14 at 18:21
Those operators give you transparency of a sort in the composition of images, and in the preview, but you cannot remove the background entirely from the vector image. It will be white. Ie. you cannot "create an .eps file with a transparent background". Of course various programs may have special tricks for accomplishing this, it's not standard.
– luser droog
Jan 24 '14 at 18:23
As far as I know the Wikipedia page is not wrong and for example the clipping path is usable. I agree that its use is not always easy or possible to completely define the transparency as needed.
– pabouk
Jan 24 '14 at 18:34
Hmm. You're right. Using the clipping path should work. I'll edit.
– luser droog
Jan 24 '14 at 18:42
add a comment |
Where did you find this false information? Please see for example: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/… smallbusiness.chron.com/…
– pabouk
Jan 24 '14 at 18:20
In the postscript manuals, editions 1, 2, and 3.
– luser droog
Jan 24 '14 at 18:21
Those operators give you transparency of a sort in the composition of images, and in the preview, but you cannot remove the background entirely from the vector image. It will be white. Ie. you cannot "create an .eps file with a transparent background". Of course various programs may have special tricks for accomplishing this, it's not standard.
– luser droog
Jan 24 '14 at 18:23
As far as I know the Wikipedia page is not wrong and for example the clipping path is usable. I agree that its use is not always easy or possible to completely define the transparency as needed.
– pabouk
Jan 24 '14 at 18:34
Hmm. You're right. Using the clipping path should work. I'll edit.
– luser droog
Jan 24 '14 at 18:42
Where did you find this false information? Please see for example: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/… smallbusiness.chron.com/…
– pabouk
Jan 24 '14 at 18:20
Where did you find this false information? Please see for example: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/… smallbusiness.chron.com/…
– pabouk
Jan 24 '14 at 18:20
In the postscript manuals, editions 1, 2, and 3.
– luser droog
Jan 24 '14 at 18:21
In the postscript manuals, editions 1, 2, and 3.
– luser droog
Jan 24 '14 at 18:21
Those operators give you transparency of a sort in the composition of images, and in the preview, but you cannot remove the background entirely from the vector image. It will be white. Ie. you cannot "create an .eps file with a transparent background". Of course various programs may have special tricks for accomplishing this, it's not standard.
– luser droog
Jan 24 '14 at 18:23
Those operators give you transparency of a sort in the composition of images, and in the preview, but you cannot remove the background entirely from the vector image. It will be white. Ie. you cannot "create an .eps file with a transparent background". Of course various programs may have special tricks for accomplishing this, it's not standard.
– luser droog
Jan 24 '14 at 18:23
As far as I know the Wikipedia page is not wrong and for example the clipping path is usable. I agree that its use is not always easy or possible to completely define the transparency as needed.
– pabouk
Jan 24 '14 at 18:34
As far as I know the Wikipedia page is not wrong and for example the clipping path is usable. I agree that its use is not always easy or possible to completely define the transparency as needed.
– pabouk
Jan 24 '14 at 18:34
Hmm. You're right. Using the clipping path should work. I'll edit.
– luser droog
Jan 24 '14 at 18:42
Hmm. You're right. Using the clipping path should work. I'll edit.
– luser droog
Jan 24 '14 at 18:42
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