Possible to add background color to transparent image using GD and PHP

Question

Hi,

I have the thumbnail creation class written with php language using GD. I want to know is when i upload the transparent image which is png or gif, can i be able to put background in that thumbnail image ? If that's possible, please kindly guide me how. Thanks.

Answer 1

Why not:

1. Create an image with the desired background
2. Paint the transparent image above it
3. Save the new image over the transparent one.