How can I create a new image with transparent background in Paint.NET?

Question

I would like to do some basic graphics using Paint.NET. I would like to start with a transparent background and draw on top of it, but I can't find any settings on how to do that. I only get a new image with a white background.

How do I start drawing on a transparent background in Paint.NET?

I will save the image as a PNG file.

Solution 1

you could probably magic wand the white background, and delete it, or create a new layer, and hid the background before saving it.

Solution 2

Currently I use to do CTRL+A (select all) and then Delete key, or Edit/Erase selection, on new images.

But I was searching for the same answer to have a new image with automatic transparent background.

Comments

[Jonas]

The question was how to do this. If I take File > New... there is no option to choose a transparent background.