Select Photoshop > Preferences > Transparency & Gamut (macOS) or Edit > Preferences > Transparency & Gamut (Windows). The Preferences dialog opens directly to the Transparency Settings section.
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Change transparency preferences
Last updated on
Dec 2, 2025
Learn how to customize the appearance of transparent areas in Adobe Photoshop by changing the checkerboard display settings.
Select Grid Size and Grid Colors to customize the checkerboard pattern used to display transparent areas.
Tip
Changing the grid colors can help you distinguish transparent areas from similar-looking image content.
Select OK to apply your changes.
