How do I get rid of GREY and white checkered background?

Answered by Antonio Sutton

To get rid of the grey and white checkered background in Photoshop, you can follow these steps:

1. Open Photoshop and your image file. If you don’t have an image open yet, you can create a new one by going to File > New.

2. Make sure the layer containing your image is selected in the Layers panel. If you only have one layer, it should be selected automatically.

3. Go to the menu and click on Photoshop > Preferences > Transparency and Gamut. This will open the Transparency Preferences window.

4. In the Transparency Preferences window, you will see the Transparency Grid section. This is where you can customize the look of the checkered background.

5. To remove the checkered background completely, uncheck the “Show Transparency Grid” option. This will make the background transparent, allowing you to see through to the underlying layers or workspace.

6. If you prefer to keep a background but want to change the color of the checkered pattern, you can click on the color swatch next to “Grid Colors.” This will open the Color Picker window where you can choose a different color.

7. In the Color Picker window, you can use the color sliders or enter specific values to choose the desired color for the checkered pattern. Once you’ve selected a color, click OK to apply it.

8. You can also adjust the size of the checkered squares by changing the “Size” value in the Transparency Preferences window. Increasing the value will make the squares larger, while decreasing it will make them smaller.

9. Once you’ve made your desired changes, click OK in the Transparency Preferences window to apply them to Photoshop.

By following these steps, you can customize the look of the transparent checkered background in Photoshop to suit your preferences. Remember, you can always go back to the Transparency Preferences window to make further adjustments if needed.

I hope this detailed explanation helps you get rid of the grey and white checkered background in Photoshop. If you have any further questions or need clarification, feel free to ask.