Non-Destructive Hiding. Conceals parts of a layer without ever deleting original pixel data. Reveal or hide areas freely at any stage of editing.
Black Conceals, White Reveals. Paint with black to hide and white to show layer content. Grey tones create soft, semi-transparent blending.
Seamless Compositing. Blend two or more images together with smooth, natural transitions. Essential for double exposures and creative photo merges.
Gradient Blending. Apply a gradient inside a mask for gentle fades between layers. Perfect for sky replacements and soft horizon blends.
Precision Brush Control. Adjust brush hardness and opacity to refine mask edges by hand. Achieve pixel-perfect blending around tricky details.
Editable Anytime. Refine, repaint, or reverse a mask endlessly without harming the layer beneath. Total creative freedom throughout the process.
Works with Selections. Convert any active selection directly into a mask with one click. Combines the power of selection tools with masking.
Foundation of Retouching. Forms the backbone of professional photo manipulation and design work. Mastering masks unlocks limitless editing control.