02-19-2012, 02:24 PM
Unfortunately, yeah, the Icon Maker isn't good with transparent images. You'll have to use image editing programs like Photoshop or Fireworks somewhere along the line, but it's up to you how much. There are two methods you can use:
Method A
1: Copy the blue part out of the template and stick it in Photoshop/Fireworks (I recommend saving this for future uses.)
2: Place your render over the blue area as you like.
3: Copy the result.
4: Paste in the Icon Maker
Method B (what I use)
1: Use Icon Maker to generate a blank thumbnail with the Text you want.
2: Copy from Icon Maker (no need to save the file).
3: Paste into Photoshop/Fireworks.
4: Place render on top of it as you like.
5: Mask render so that it doesn't overlap the frame.
6: Done!
Method A
1: Copy the blue part out of the template and stick it in Photoshop/Fireworks (I recommend saving this for future uses.)
2: Place your render over the blue area as you like.
3: Copy the result.
4: Paste in the Icon Maker
Method B (what I use)
1: Use Icon Maker to generate a blank thumbnail with the Text you want.
2: Copy from Icon Maker (no need to save the file).
3: Paste into Photoshop/Fireworks.
4: Place render on top of it as you like.
5: Mask render so that it doesn't overlap the frame.
6: Done!