You can even merge multiple transparent images together with the new layer support. With the latest version, Microsoft has rectified this shortcoming. However, Paint has not played nice with transparency until now. A transparent PNG makes it a snap to mash two image files together in your app of choice.
Microsoft has announced that Paint is getting a major update, adding support for layers and PNG transparency in a test for Windows Insiders.Īnyone who's tinkered with photo editing knows how important the venerable PNG format can be. It's making an important step in the right direction, though. Paint has been part of Windows since time immemorial, but it's never been able to hold a candle to more robust image editors like Photoshop.