Saving one layer file still keeps the canvas background - Help

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Description of the Problem, or Question?

I’m trying to create NFTs. When I save layers, each layer keeps the canvas in the background even when I save it with the background unchecked. Another problem is that I have 50x50 pixel art but the saved file always has a stretched frame (greater than 50x50 and it off centers the pictures).

Basic System Details

MyPaint version:

MyPaint v2.0.1 (2020-05-29)

Operating System + Version:
Windows10

Make and Model # of Graphic Tablet:

Please Tell Us How to Reproduce the Problem in Steps.

I created the 50x50 frame, save the picture, and it comes out wrong.

Are there any Errors Popping Up? If so, paste the text in the area shown below.

No

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Another thing I noticed is that when I set frame to document or set frame to layer, It changes the frame to 64x64. This is how the files save but I wan’t them saved as 50x50.

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Regarding transparent background, have you unselected “Show background” in the View menu?

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As for specific sizes, MyPaint is mainly focused on painting and less on image editing. I too have found the border thing to be less than exact. Your best option is probably to open the image in Krita or Gimp and do the cropping there.

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I realized what is was. I was unchecking show background and it didn’t matter. I had to save it as a PNG transparent file.

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Yeah, jpegs aren’t any good when it comes to transparency. :slight_smile:

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I was saving as ORA files because a lot of youtube tutorials used that.

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They probably used it because it is MyPaint’s default format, so you get to keep all your layers etc.

PNG will be perfect for your NFT’s. Good luck with them! :slight_smile: