In Paint Shop Pro, transparent overlays are layers you place over JPEG images you want to paint on or edit. Layers are virtual transparencies that make complex but easily editable images possible.

Every great video starts with clean visuals. Whether you are editing product clips, tutorials, or social media content, having transparent backgrounds helps your videos look smooth and professional.

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