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How do I mask two layers in Photoshop?
Add a layer mask
- Start with a document that has at least two images, each on a separate layer. Select the top image layer in the Layers panel.
- Click the Add layer mask button in the Layers panel. This adds a white layer mask to the selected layer.
How do you clip mask multiple layers?
Create a clipping mask
- Hold down Alt (Option in Mac OS), position the pointer over the line dividing two layers in the Layers panel (the pointer changes to two overlapping circles), and then click.
- In the Layers panel, select the top layer of a pair of layers you want to group, and choose Layer > Create Clipping Mask.
How do you create a layer mask in Photoshop?
Create a layer mask Select a layer in the Layers panel. Click the Add layer mask button at the bottom of the Layers panel. A white layer mask thumbnail appears on the selected layer, revealing everything on the selected layer.
What are layer masks in Adobe Photoshop?
About layer and vector masks. Layer masks are resolution-dependent bitmap images that are edited with the painting or selection tools.
To mask a layer, select it and then click the Layer mask button at the bottom of the Layers panel . Note: You can’t apply a layer mask to a background. You need to unlock it first by clicking the pad lock icon on the background in the layers panel. Once you have a layer mask, you will notice it is white.
What is a clipping mask in Photoshop?
A clipping mask, or Photoshop mask, is essentially a layer clipped inside another layer or group. A clipped layer will only be visible within the boundaries of the layer it’s clipped into, also known as the “base” layer. A layer will become underlined, indicating that it is a base layer,…