How to check if a PNG is transparent
To check if a PNG is transparent, add the image to the transparency checker and it inspects the alpha channel directly in your browser. It reports whether the image has transparency and how many pixels are fully opaque, fully transparent, or partially translucent.
A PNG can look transparent on one background and opaque on another, so the only reliable test is the alpha channel itself. The checker also renders a grayscale alpha mask, where white means opaque and black means transparent, so you can see exactly where the image is see-through.
Which formats support transparency?
Transparency depends on the file format. PNG, WebP, and GIF can carry transparency, while JPG cannot, since it has no alpha channel. If you load a JPG, the checker will report that the source format has no alpha support.
This makes the tool useful for confirming that a logo, icon, or cutout is truly transparent before you place it over a colored background or use it in a design, instead of discovering an unwanted white box later.
Is the transparency checker free and private?
Yes. The image transparency checker is free with no sign-up, no watermark, and no usage limits.
It is private because the alpha analysis and preview happen locally in your browser. Your image is never uploaded to a server, so it stays on your device the whole time.