How to create transparent figures?

To create an image with transparent background open Figure Properties or Fit Plot Properties dialog window and uncheck Fill Canvas box in Canvas tab.

The background of transparent Figures and Fit Plots are painted by grey chequerboard. If you are preparing a picture for a dark background you can change the colour of chequerboard to dark by selecting View -> Transparency Checkerboard in main menu. The possible choices are the light (default), medium and dark grey.

Transparent figure