Quick Mask selections

May 2024 ยท 2 minute read
Quick Mask selections

Using Quick Mask mode, you can modify (or create) a selection using pixel-editing tools.

When entering this mode, your selection is temporarily presented as a pixel mask. Pixels can be added or erased using the standard Painting and Erase tools.

By default, the Quick Mask is presented in the workspace as a translucent, monochrome overlay. The monochrome areas are not included in the selection. This default view can be changed depending on your preferences.

Tools which can be used in conjunction with Quick Mask include, but are not limited to, the Erase Brush Tool, Flood Erase Tool, Flood Fill Tool, Gradient Tool, Paint Brush Tool, Paint Mixer Brush and Pixel.

You can create a new selection from scratch using the Painting tools by entering Quick Mask mode without a selection in place.

Quick Mask To edit a selection using Quick Mask mode:
  • Do one of the following:
    • Press Q.
    • On the Toolbar, click Quick Mask.
    • From the Select menu, select Edit Selection As Layer.
  • Click or drag on the page using any pixel-editing tool.
  • Repeat step 1 to exit Quick Mask mode and display the selection as a marquee.
  • (Optional) To create a layer mask using the current selection, from the Layer menu, select New Mask Layer.
  • Quick Mask To change Quick Mask view:

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