Transparent Signature: How To Make a PNG Signature (2024)

Here's how to make a transparent signature in Paint — one without any background colour:

1. Open the Paint app;
2. Insert the image of your signature;
3. Click the image → Select → Transparent selection;
4. Use the Free-Form tool and select the signature (the part you want to keep);
5. Copy the selected part;
6. Paste it & You've got the transparent signature in Paint.

Create a transparent signature using your iPhone or iPad:

1. Open the Notes app;
2. Select the Markup tool (pen icon at the bottom);
3. Tap the + button;
4. Select Add Signature;
5. Create your transparent signature.

You can use Microsoft Word to remove the white background from your signature's image:

1. Open a Word document;
2. Insert the image of your signature;
3. Click Format Picture → Corrections (top-left);
4. Select Picture Correction Options;
5. Remove the white background from your signature.

You can simply remove the background of your signature via Microsoft Word.

1. Make sure you’re in the Picture Format section of the top bar
2. Click “Crop”, in the “Picture” tab, to remove any unwanted edges.
3. Click “Corrections” → Click “Picture Corrections Options” → Set sharpness to 100% and Brightness to 60-90%.
4. Click “Colour” → Select this colour filter to make it full black (or another colour filter for other colours!