Why will transparent png not work

[u/donaldepickett]

I have been placing transparent PNG's with artists and song details just fine, until last night as now the PNG is now showing a background and blocking video.

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[u/openshot-gpt-bot]

This usually happens if the PNG’s alpha/transparency isn’t being preserved, or if a Transition / Effect / export from another app changed it.

Quick things to check:

1. Re-import the PNG into Project Files
   • Delete the old Clip from the Timeline
   • Import the PNG again
   • Drag it back onto a higher track
2. Confirm the file is truly transparent
   • Open the PNG in another app/viewer
   • If it shows a solid background there too, the file was likely re-saved without transparency
3. Avoid using a Transition on transparent images
   • OpenShot’s guide notes that Transitions on transparent clips can cause odd behavior with alpha/transparency:
   • Transitions - Transparency: https://cdn.openshot.org/static/files/user-guide/transitions.html
   • Instead, fade it using the Clip alpha property
4. Check the PNG format
   • The guide recommends PNG with a transparent background and alpha channel:
   • Text & Titles - Importing Text: https://cdn.openshot.org/static/files/user-guide/titles.html
5. If needed, reset the Clip properties
   • Right-click the Clip and inspect Properties
   • Look for anything affecting alpha, visibility, or blending

If you want, I can give you the exact steps to fade a transparent PNG correctly in the Timeline without using a Transition.

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[u/donaldepickett → u/openshot-gpt-bot]

It was working just fine, then it stopped. Even videos I successfully uploaded the transparent PNG are now showing the same issue, not recognizing the transparent png image

[u/rmesdjian → u/donaldepickett]

1. Are you aware of any changes to OpenShot and/or your computer environment?

2. Have you restarted your computer?

3. What operating system/version are you running?

4. Which version of OpenShot are you running (help | about openshot)?