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Transparency flattening

Meaning in graphic design, with examples

nounAdvanced term

In graphic design, transparency flattening means: Converting overlapping transparent artwork into a representation suitable for output without live transparency.

In Turkish: saydamlığı düzleştirme

How it is used

Use when the output workflow requires flattened artwork; inspect the resulting edges.

Example sentences

  1. Transparency flattening split the shadow into raster and vector regions.

    The effect is represented through simpler output objects.

  2. We checked the small text after transparency flattening.

    Flattening can change how overlapping text and effects are represented.

Common collocations

  • transparency flattening settings
  • flatten transparency
  • raster imageA digital image made of a grid of tiny coloured squares called pixels, such as a photo. It has a fixed resolution, so it loses quality when enlarged too much.
  • resolutionThe amount of detail in a digital image, shown by how many pixels it has or how many pixels or dots fit into one inch. Print usually needs about 300 dpi at final size.

More terms: Image Formats & Resolution

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