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How do I edit a vector mask?
Edit a vector mask
- In the Layers panel, select the layer containing the vector mask you want to edit.
- Click the Vector Mask button in the Properties panel or the thumbnail in the Paths panel. Then change the shape using the shape, pen, or Direct Selection tools.
What happens when a shape layer is rasterized?
Rasterizing a layer means you are converting a vector layer to pixels. This changes how your layer is displayed and what editing capabilities you have. When a vector becomes rasterized, you can see the pixels along the edges instead of a clean line. However, you gain the ability to directly edit the layer.
How do you change the shape of a vector mask?
Click the Vector Mask button in the Masks panel, or choose Layer > Vector Mask > Current Path. In the Layers panel, select the layer containing the vector mask you want to edit. Click the Vector Mask button in the Properties panel or the thumbnail in the Paths panel. Then change the shape using the shape, pen, or Direct Selection tools.
How do you mask a layer in Photoshop?
To create a vector mask that reveals the entire layer, choose Layer > Vector Mask > Reveal All. To create a vector mask that hides the entire layer, choose Layer > Vector Mask > Hide All. In the Layers panel, select the layer to which you want to add a vector mask. Select a path, or use one of the shape or Pen tools to draw a work path.
How are vector masks used in Photoshop CC?
Applies to: Photoshop CC. A vector mask is a resolution independent path that clips out the contents of the layer. Vector masks are usually more accurate than those created with pixel-based tools. You create vector masks with the pen or shapes tools. For more information on working with the pen or shapes tools, see Drawing.
How is a vector mask different from a pixel mask?
A vector mask is a resolution independent path that clips out the contents of the layer. Vector masks are usually more accurate than those created with pixel-based tools. You create vector masks with the pen or shapes tools. For more information on working with the pen or shapes tools, see Drawing.