Introduction
Masks are a powerful tool in digital photo editing, allowing you to selectively hide or reveal parts of an image. In Photopea, masks can be created and edited using a variety of tools and techniques. This guide will provide you with a comprehensive overview of how to create masks in Photopea, including step-by-step instructions, tips, and tricks.
Photopea supports two main types of masks:
Highlight the layer you want to add a mask to in the Layers panel.
Click the "Add Layer Mask" button at the bottom of the Layers panel (a rectangular icon with a circle inside).
Select a brush tool from the Toolbar.
Choose a color for the mask (black to hide, white to reveal).
Paint over the areas of the image you want to mask.
Select the Pen Tool or any other Shape Tool from the Toolbar.
Draw the shape that you want to use as the mask.
Right-click the shape layer in the Layers panel.
Select "Create Vector Mask."
Once you have created a mask, you can edit it using the following tools:
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Story 1: A photographer wanted to remove a distracting background from a portrait. They used a layer mask to paint over the background, revealing only the subject.
Lesson: Masks can be used to isolate objects from their backgrounds for a cleaner and more professional look.
Story 2: A graphic designer wanted to create a composite image with two overlapping elements. They used a vector mask to define the shape of the top element, allowing the bottom element to show through.
Lesson: Masks can be used to combine multiple elements into a single image in creative and visually appealing ways.
Story 3: A web developer wanted to add a drop shadow to an image without affecting the surrounding page elements. They used a mask to isolate the image and apply the drop shadow, ensuring that it stayed within the image boundaries.
Lesson: Masks can be used to isolate and modify specific elements of an image without impacting the rest of the composition.
Masks are a powerful tool in Photopea that can help you take your photo editing skills to the next level. By understanding the different types of masks, creating and editing techniques, and tips and tricks, you can use masks to achieve a wide range of creative and professional results.
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