Computer Tips - How can I turn an image with a white background into an icon

Date: 2010aug22 Product: Photoshop Q. How can I turn an image with a white background into an icon with a transparent background? A. Usually the problem is a halo. To avoid this do: - Open in Photoshop - Use the magic wand (with continuous on) to select the shape. - Copy - New > From clipboard into a new image - Again, use the magic want to select the shape. - Shrink one pixel - Feather with radius 5 (or maybe less).