Preparing Artwork (FORMAT, Alpha Channel?)

georgekooper

So I am in the process of preparing artwork for my game. I make all graphics in Photoshop. Just need to know, for ACTORS, whats the best way to save the image so that the background (usually white) can just go away? Whats the best format? Is there an alpha channel setting I should be using? Thanks much!

georgekooper

Thanks @uptimistik So if Im in photoshop and create an image do I simply flatten it and save it as a png? or do I not flatten it, in order to keep the transparency?

georgekooper

Awesome! Thanks so much!! @uptimistik

WhySoCREATIVE

@georgekooper remember to delete the white background layer so you see "checkered" background. Thats what makes it transparent.

georgekooper

@whysocreative Got it! Thanks!