when i edit some textures (e.g. puttin decals on a helmet texture)
and import them into hlmv they end up having an annoying black strip across the top of the texture and ends up being on the model.

How do i stop hlmv adding this black strip to my textures?

what program are you using to edit the textures?

lol, your sig is hell funnier now that its mirrored!

anyhoo, im using picture publisher.
Should i use a different program?

edit: i used paint and its fixed, thanks for your help anyway