Rogerious Posted July 11, 2012 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ella Posted July 11, 2012 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdnnoob Posted July 11, 2012 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 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BombMaster Posted January 10, 2013 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerious Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 Thanks. I'll give that a try. Roger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltBait Posted February 5, 2018 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixey Posted February 5, 2018 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli Posted February 6, 2018 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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