Rogerious 1 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 I've downloaded and briefly messed around with Paint.Net, and while you can work with layers, I haven't found a way to use layer masks. I used to exclusively use GIMP, but then I found out about Adobe Lightroom, so I bought that and have been extremely happy with it. However, I can't do any pixel editing to get rid of any phone lines, or people's heads, or any other item that is goofing up my photo. I didn't want to go back to GIMP (it's not the easiest program to use), but then I found out about Paint.Net and that it uses layers. I assumed that it would also have the option to use layer masks, as a natural extension or feature of having layers. But again I can't figure out, or have found online, a way to create layer masks. I'd appreciate any help or suggestions on this. Thanks. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ella 42 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Could that be what you are looking for http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?/topic/1854-alpha-mask-import-plugin-20/? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pdnnoob 263 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) Paint.net does not currently have layer masks, but the plugin Ella linked to is a popular workaround. It does the same thing as a layer mask. The only downside is that you can't see the results as you are creating your mask. Otherwise, it works very nicely Edited July 11, 2012 by pdnnoob Quote what I do all summer Emote Cursor Pack 'noob gallery No, Paint.NET is not spyware...but, installing it is an IQ test. ~BoltBait Blend modes are like the filling in your sandwich. It's the filling that can change your experience of the sandwich. ~Ego Eram Reputo Link to post Share on other sites
BombMaster 0 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Another way to fake it is to make a new layer and then make your color semi-transparent. Now paint the area just like a mask, then use the magic wand tool to select the desired area, turn your mask layer off, select the desired layer and you're done. Quote When the newscaster asked about the mine worker pierced by a drill, the mortician claimed the victim was bored to death. -BombMaster--- Link to post Share on other sites
Rogerious 1 Posted February 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 Thanks. I'll give that a try. Roger 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BoltBait 3,242 Posted February 5, 2018 Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 6 years? I think we have a new record for original poster returning to respond to suggestions given. 3 1 Quote Click to play: Download: BoltBait's Plugin Pack | CodeLab | and how about a Computer Dominos Game Link to post Share on other sites
Pixey 4,821 Posted February 5, 2018 Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 Quote How I made Jennifer & Halle in Paint.net My Gallery | My Deviant Art "Rescuing one animal may not change the world, but for that animal their world is changed forever!" anon. Link to post Share on other sites
Eli 1,129 Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Well, on the other hand, we can not say that he is not an active member. And he is very polite for letting us know that he received the messages. Welcome back @Rogerious ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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