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2006.10.14 09:32 "Re: Hi", by <santhosh.kumargv@wipro.com>
2006.10.16 09:56 "Re: Hi", by Gerben Vos
2006.10.16 10:33 "Re: Hi", by <santhosh.kumargv@wipro.com>

2006.10.16 09:56 "Re: Hi", by Gerben Vos

santhosh.kumargv@wipro.com wrote:

> I would like to know is it possible to generate Binary tiff file with
> transparency of the background from the Text portion.

All TIFF files are binary, and yes, it's possible to specify an alpha
channel, so you can make a colour transparent.

Not all programs that process a TIFF know what to do with an alpha
channel. Depending on your purposes, you may also want to look into the
PNG format.

					Gerben Vos.