Creating Vector Mask from Shape Layer |
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"Vector masks" hide certain area of layers they belongs to. Due to vector nature such masks have sharp clear edges and can be resized without loss of quality. PSE naturally supports this kind of masks for shape layers. Elements+ extends this feature to all the other layer types. Since Photoshop Elements lacks the Pen and other advanced vector tools, you can only create a vector mask from a shape or path. How to make a vector mask from a shape:
NB Alas, Photoshop Elements doesn't let us to draw on an existing vector mask. To create a mask from several shapes, you draw those on the same shape layer (using the "Add to shape area +" mode) and then convert it to a vector mask for backward layer. |
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