# Flash Transparency Issue Again

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-transparency-issue-again/243515>\
**Category:** flash\
**Created:** [November 7, 2007, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-transparency-issue-again/243515 "2007-11-07T20:10:39Z")\
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**Author:** ![mohfario](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/67e7ee/32.png) [@mohfario](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mohfario)\
**Post date:** [November 7, 2007, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-transparency-issue-again/243515/1 "2007-11-07T20:10:39Z")

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Although I’m not an expert I’ve been using flash for a few years on and off. I’ve run into this problem before but ignored it. But I cannot let go this time.

The problem is that when I import any type of bitmap image that allows for transparency (I’ve tried them all: psd, png, gif), flash renders the transparent sections of the image a slightly different color than the background on which they are sitting. For example, if I draw a circle on a transparent background (200 x 200) in photoshop then save it (png, gif, psd) and import it to flash, I see the circle, but I also see a very light shaded rectangle (200 x 200).

It should be noted that the backgrounds I’m using are usually a darker tint, and that the lcd screen on my HP laptop exaggerates the outline/square (makes it a little more obvious than other screens I work on). I’ve tried importing from imageready and fireworks - the problem prevails.

I would greatly appreciate any help. I’ve uploaded the elements of the project in a zip file to [www.fulloutfit.com/roadQuill](http://www.fulloutfit.com/roadQuill).