📝 Note: This article reflects the classic BioRender canvas. For guidance on the updated experience, check out our article on the new canvas to explore key features and updates in the latest version.
Sometimes, you may not require extra space in the background. Exporting your illustration with a transparent background boosts its versatility. This feature ensures smooth integration into diverse projects, effortlessly adapting to various color schemes and layouts. Such flexibility proves advantageous for a range of design tasks, facilitating the overlay of visuals onto different backgrounds.
Note: This feature is available exclusively for BioRender Premium users.
Steps to export with a transparent background
- Open the illustration you want to export.
- Click Export in the top-right menu.
- Check the Transparent background box.
- Click Export again.
🔐 Pro Tip: If you’re frequently preparing publication-ready figures or slides, exporting with a transparent background (available on Premium plans) ensures seamless integration across presentations and publications—no background cleanup needed.
Troubleshooting common issues
Why isn’t my file exporting with a transparent background?
If you have a Premium subscription but still see a grey or black background:
- Check how you're opening the file. Opening it directly in apps like PowerPoint or from your downloads folder might display a temporary dark background.
- This doesn’t mean the file isn’t transparent. Try inserting the image into a program (e.g., PowerPoint) using the Insert Picture function instead of opening it directly.
Why doesn't copy-pasting into another program maintain transparency?
Copying and pasting may remove the transparent background.
- Instead, upload the image or use the Insert Picture option in the app you're using (e.g., PowerPoint).
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