How do I make a photograph appear to have faded edges to blend into backgound layer

In CorelDRAW you can use the transparency tool.  Fifth flyout from the bottom of the toolbox.

In Corel Photo-paint select the image and press 1 to invoke the transparency tool.

Thank you for responding.  I did not explain myself very well.  I have tried the transparency tool, but, unable to make the fade surround the center image as that tool for me only does one side only.  Is there a different tool that will work on all sides so the image blends into the background color black?

A couple of options...

Option 1: Use the Vignette effect in CorelDraw and then PowerClip the image into the star.  Bitmaps>Creative>Vignette. I believe a black background is chosen by default.

Option 2: Edit the photo in Photo-Paint. Use the Mask tools with feathering to fade the edges and then bring it back into CorelDraw to PowerClip in the star.

This was done in seconds with the Vignette route:

 

Patti

Thank you for the response.  Please assist me with Vignette feature.  When I choose help index the only Vi goes to View.

Ok, You can use the Vignette Feature as patti said. 

In CorelDRAW :

1. Select the Image (Bitmap)

2. Bitmap > Creative > Vignette

After you are satisified with the Vignette, go to Effects > Powerclip > Place inside Container .... an arrow will appear and just point to the star.

 

 

Also you can use the Radial Transparency Type. Select the transparency tool, Select the Transparency type as radial.

By default the transparency will be centered. So you'll have to exchange the 'White' and 'Black'. To do this, click on the Black Color well(Swatch) and Drag it unto the white where the transparency tool is showing. Then do the same for White where the black is.

Here's some illustrations...

This is the Vignette dialog:

Some of these bitmap effects are also available in Photo-Paint, but we're given them in CorelDraw as well. Note that these effects only work on bitmaps.

Patti

OT: @  Patti, How did you get to add two attachments to the Post?

Wow!  I have never used Vignette before.  Since it was in Corelpaint, I had over looked that tool.  See below the result of your explanation.

Adrian Juman:

OT: @  Patti, How did you get to add two attachments to the Post?

 

Adrian,

They're actually not attachments. I use the Insert Media button (looks like a small filmstrip). You just browse to to choose the image from computer. It inserts it within the post (inline with text), not at the end like attachments.

Patti

 

It's also found in CorelDRAW also.

Tip: If this image is for the web you should use the RGB Color Palette.

Thanks Patti, I'll have to start using that. :P

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> Wow! I have never used Vignette before. Since it was in Corelpaint, I
> had over looked that tool. See below the result of your explanation.
>

Note: there is no product called "corelpaint". It's Corel Photo-PAINT. I'm
only mentioning this because if you refer to a product and don't use its
actual name, people may not know what application you're referring to and
either a) not answer the question or b) give you an answer that refers to a
program totally different than the one you're working with.