Adding an image to Procreate and ensuring it appears without the default canvas background involves a simple process described in the steps provided. This method allows your imported image to be viewed on a transparent canvas, letting you focus solely on the image content or combine it easily with other elements.
Steps to Add an Image and Hide the Canvas Background
Follow these steps to import your desired image into Procreate and then remove the default background layer of the canvas, as outlined in the reference:
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Import Your Image:
- In your Procreate canvas, Tap on the Wrench icon (Actions) in the top-left menu.
- Navigate to the Add menu.
- Tap on 'Insert a Photo'.
- Browse your device's camera roll or photo library and locate your desired image.
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Position and Resize:
- Once the image appears on your canvas, you can use the transform tool (the arrow icon) to Resize the image to your preferred dimensions and position it.
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Confirm Placement:
- After adjusting, un-select the image layer by tapping the transform tool again or by tapping on the layer thumbnail in the Layers panel and choosing another tool.
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Remove Canvas Background:
- Open the Layers menu by tapping the stacked squares icon in the top-right corner.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the layer list.
- Un-check the background layers box. This box is typically labelled "Background color" and has a color swatch next to it. Tapping the checkbox next to it will hide the default canvas background color.
By unchecking the background layer, the canvas behind your imported image will become transparent (often displayed as a grey and white checkerboard pattern), effectively making the image appear without the default background color provided by the Procreate canvas setup. Note that this process hides the canvas's background and does not automatically remove any background that is part of the imported image file itself.
