Selections and Masks

Mask brush

Mask Brush hides or reveals layer content without permanently erasing pixels.

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BEFOREOriginal image for the Mask Brush example
AFTERExample result of the Mask Brush tool
Mask Brush exampleSelect a layer mask, paint to hide content, switch the mask action to reveal, and refine with a soft edge.
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What this tool does

Mask Brush hides or reveals layer content without permanently erasing pixels.

Isolate objects, colors, and precise areas before editing only the pixels you need.

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How to use it

  1. 01

    Open an image and choose Mask Brush from the left toolbar.

  2. 02

    Select a layer mask, paint to hide content, switch the mask action to reveal, and refine with a soft edge.

  3. 03

    Review the result at 100% zoom. If the change is too strong, undo it and repeat with a lower intensity.

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What you can make

  • Blend two images seamlessly
  • Hide a background non-destructively
  • Control where filters and effects appear