7.32. Add Masks to Selection

The Add Masks to Selection command converts the layer masks of the selected layers into a selection, which is added to the selection that is already active in the image.

White areas of the layer mask are selected, black areas are not selected, and gray areas are converted into feathered selections. The layer mask itself is not modified by this command.

7.32.1. Активация команды

You can access this command

  • From the main menu through LayerMaskAdd Masks to Selection.

7.32.2. Illustration of Add Masks to Selection

Рисунок 16.92. Illustration of Add Masks to Selection

Illustration of Add Masks to Selection

The original image with a selection and the Layers Dialog with a layer mask created via Add Layer Masks… with the «Layer's alpha channel» option enabled.

Illustration of Add Masks to Selection

The result after applying «Add Masks to Selection»: the selection of the non-transparent pixels of the selected layer is added to the initial selection.