> Question: I have a jpeg that is jagged around the edges and doesnt have a
> transparent background. I do not have the original psd file. Is there a way to
> resave this jpeg maybe to a gif so i can have a transparent background while
> not loosing quality. I need this image for a website.

Obviously this would be better to do from the original. However, since that
isn't an option, you can convert from the JPEG. You may want to do what you
can to separate the transparent area of the image. This may require selection
and/or masking. You may need to adjust for artifacts that have built up due to
JPEG compression -- it is impossible to tell without seeing the image.

Try this:

1. Open the image
2. [I assume the image is flattened] double-click the Background in the
layers palette.
3. Make a selection of the part of the image that you want to make
transparent.
4. Press Delete. This will remove the selected area.
5. Save using Save for Web, and use GIF and Transparency options.

The problem you will likely run into here is that the selection will not be
tight to the object. You may want to fiddle with the selection using various
means of selection adjustment (anything from starting over to using
expand/contract). If there are drop shadows, you might want to consider
re-making them...drop shadows in transparency situations can be tricky.

I cover a lot more in the PS6.com tutorial on transparency in print and on the
web. Find it here: http://ps6.com/Tutorials/Web_Transparency/intro.html

OK?

Richard


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