I need an graphical Editor to create PNG files with alphatransparency

Question

Unfortunately, Photoshop currently is the only graphical editor I can use to create PNG files with alphatransparency.

I really hate it. But I need it. But can't afford it.

Pixelmator looked so good, but it crashes over and over again. On my brand new MacBook Pro. Really, that's not an option.

Gimp: It crashes imediately after start. And I really don't like this X11 thing. Does not work on my mac.

Gimpshop: Same problem.

I didn't install anything except Opera browser, XCode and iWork.

So: What else can help me out?

I usually have JPEG images and I need to cut out an object in that image and save as PNG with alphatransparency. I need to do some nice masking edit in alpha chanel, so that it looks smooth in the background.

What tools do you use for your iPhone Apps to do that?

Solution 1

Paintbrush is pretty simple, but it's free and works natively on Mac OS.

Solution 2

I like Acorn, by Flying Meat.

Solution 3

You could always create a free account on Aviary. They have a rather excellent image editor called Phoenix or you could use their vector editor Raven. I couldn't recommend them enough!

Solution 4

Photoshop elements is

Solution 5

I like to use to Skitch for some things. Its free and simple and for OS X and useful for somethings (resizing, screenshots, format changes, and other simple tasks).

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