Deleting Masks

Delete a mask entirely from an image, or merge the mask with the underlying layer and then delete the mask layer. If you merge the mask, you can no longer edit it independently.

A mask saved to an alpha channel is not deleted when you delete the mask layer.

To delete a mask:

  1. Delete the mask in either of these ways:

  2.  On the Layer palette, right-click the name of the mask layer and choose Delete.

  3.  On the Layer palette, click the name of the mask layer, and then choose Layers > Delete, or click the Delete button .

Paint Shop Pro displays a message asking if you want to merge the mask with the underlying layer.

  1. Do either of the following:

  2.  To merge the mask with the layer, click Yes. Paint Shop Pro merges the layers and deletes the mask layer.

  3.  To remove the mask from the image without affecting the underlying layer, click No. Paint Shop Pro deletes the mask layer.

Deleting Masks from Alpha Channels

If you saved selections to alpha channels that you no longer need, you can delete them. Delete alpha channels from the current image only.

To delete an alpha channel:

  1. Choose Image > Delete Alpha Channel to open the Delete Alpha Channel dialog.

  2. Select the alpha channel that you want to delete, or mark the Delete all alpha channels check box.

  3. Click Delete.

How do I view the alpha channels? To see what masks and selections are saved to alpha channels in an image, choose Image > Delete Alpha Channel. Click the Alpha Channel drop-down list to list all alpha channels in the current image. When you finish, click Cancel.

 

Related Topics

Creating New Mask Layers

Creating Masks from Images

Creating Masks from Selections

Creating Masks from Images

Creating Masks from Channels

Displaying the Mask Overlay