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How to Add Shadow to an Object with a Transparent Background

Learn how to easily add a shadow to an object with a transparent background in this step-by-step tutorial. Enhance your design skills and create stunning visual effects with this simple technique.

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Introduction

Have you ever wanted to create a cool design with an object that has a shadow on a transparent background? It's easier than you think! All you need to do is add the shadow when you have a white background, and then erase the background once you're done editing.

On iPhone and iPad

Step:1 Select Your Photo

Start by selecting Start from Photo on the Create page. Choose the photo you want to use or pick an existing design from Your Content.

Step:2 Add the Shadow

Choose the object that you want to have a shadow and turn on the Shadow slider. Adjust the angle, intensity, blur, color, position, and length of the shadow to your liking.

Step:3 Erase the Background

Go to Backgrounds, select Erase, and then Done on the background layer.

Step:4 Export Your Design

Finally, select Export and save your design as a .png file to maintain the transparent background.

On Android

Step:1 Choose Your Photo

Start from Photo on the Create page and select the photo you want to use or an existing design from Your Content.

Step:2  Add the Shadow

Select the object, turn on the Shadow slider, and choose a present shadow position or customize the intensity, blur, color, position, and length of the shadow.

Step:3 Remove the Background

Go to Backgrounds, select Erase, and then Done on the background layer.

Step:4 Save Your Design

Export your design as a .png file to keep the transparent background intact.

On Web Page

Step:1 Select Your Photo

Start by selecting Start from Photo on the Create page. Choose the photo you want to use or pick an existing design from Your Content.

Step:2 Add the Shadow

Choose the object that you want to have a shadow and turn on the Shadow slider. Adjust the angle, intensity, blur, color, position, and length of the shadow to your liking.

Step:3 Erase the Background

Go to Backgrounds, select Erase, and then Done on the background layer.

Step:4 Export Your Design

Finally, select Export and save your design as a .png file to maintain the transparent background.

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