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This will show you how to save your pixels with a transparent background using Animation Shop. When I complete a graphic in PSP, I merge layers, making sure my background is transparent as shown:

I then copy this graphic, open Animation Shop and paste as new animation. It will look something like this:

Then go to file, optimization wizard. (this has to be set up once, then it will be automatic when you save)

Follow along with the screen shots, once you have everything checked that I have circled in blue, click on next.

Click on Customize:

Each tab needs to be set up before you click on OK:

This one I set higher because I was having so many problems with the dreaded black outline. Usually you only have to use 1 or 2.

This will show you what it will look like once it's saved.

This shows how big the file will be:

You may have to play with some of the settings, depending on your graphic, these are the basics to get you started. I hope I explained this clearly enough. If you have any questions, leave a post for me here and I'll try to help you.

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