How to make a PNG format for a picture

When working with photos for an inexperienced user, modern photo editors are a rather complicated tool. For example, many do not even know how to make a picture in PNG format. In order to save the photo in this format, you can resort to both third-party software and take advantage of regular means of the Windows operating system.

In this article, we will look at a few simple ways that will help an inexperienced user set the PNG extension for a favorite image. Both with the help of specialized software, and standard means of the operating system.

How to make PNG format using third-party software

Both a specialized program and online converters, which you can find in the search results list, can make a PNG image. Such sites are quite simple to operate, so it makes no sense to describe the use of converters of this kind.

Let's look at the most popular photo editor in Adobe Photoshop, which can help in this task. Follow the instructions below.

1. In the open program window, upload the image that you want to convert to PNG format. To do this, first click the "File" button, and then "Open."
2. To remove the white background from the photo, use the Magic Eraser tool. Click on the white background of the picture and it will disappear.
3. Then save the picture. This is also done through the “File” menu item, only then you need to select “Save As”.
4. Install the PNG extension when saving.
5. Click OK.

How to save a PNG image using standard Windows tools

The easiest way to change the image format is to use the pre-installed Paint program. The instructions below will help you.

1. Open the program.
2. In the window that opens, drag the image you want to change the format.
3. Click on the blue button located in the upper left corner of the application interface.
4. From the list that appears, click on the “Save As” tab.
5. In the "Explorer" window that opens, in the second line "File Type", you need to expand the list and choose from the proposed PNG extension.
6. Click OK.

Conclusion

Now you know how to make PNG format. If to draw a line to all of the above, the following can be highlighted: the option with the Paint program is suitable for those users who just want to change the extension of the picture. In turn, the first way to change the image format is suitable for those who want to remove the white outline around the photo and add transparency, and then, accordingly, save in PNG format.