Making Image Backgrounds Transparent with Paint.Net

I found this solution on the getpaint.net web site:

  • I use the Bucket (fill) with a full transparent color.
    • Set the foreground to white and fully transparent, i.e. RGB all = 255, Transparency – Alpha = 0
    • Set the background to white and not transparent, i.e. RGB all = 255, Transparency – Alpha = 255
  • You have to change the tool parameters from “Normal blend” to “Overwrite” in advance, or you won’t see any effect.
    • Tool = Bucket Fill
    • Flood Mode = Contiguous
    • Fill = Solid Color
    • Tolerance = 17%
    • Antialiasing = Enabled
    • Overwrite
  • You can access the parameters after choosing the bucket. Press the little chemical bottle icon, in the right to the fill tolerance slider.