The backgrounds do appear to be black when the images are opened in a photo viewing program, such as Microsoft Photos. However, the backgrounds are not black. I save all of my clipart to have transparent backgrounds so that each piece of clipart can seamlessly blend with any color background being used. Transparent backgrounds in clipart images allow for the layering of an image over other images. For instance, a graphic of an apple may sit on top of a graphic of a handwriting line without blocking any more of the handwriting line than necessary. The image in this section is made up of three separate clipart graphics: handwriting lines, an apple, and the name of my business. I added those graphics to a Canva template with a white background to give the illusion of a piece of handwriting paper.Â