How Do You Invert Layer Masks in Clip Studio Paint?

Inverting a layer mask in Clip Studio Paint is straightforward and can be achieved in two primary ways: using the menu or a keyboard shortcut.

Method 1: Using the Menu

1. Select the layer: Ensure the layer with the mask you wish to invert is selected in the Layers palette.
2. Access the Edit Menu: Go to the Edit menu in the menu bar.
3. Choose Tonal Correction: Navigate to Tonal Correction.
4. Select Invert: Choose the Invert option. This reverses the black and white areas of your layer mask. Black areas, previously hidden, will become visible, and white areas, previously visible, will become hidden.

Method 2: Using the Keyboard Shortcut (Selection Invert)

This method inverts the selection, effectively inverting the masked area if you've already made a selection.

1. Make a Selection: Select the area you want to affect with the mask using any selection tool (e.g., lasso, rectangular marquee).
2. Invert Selection: Use the keyboard shortcut Shift + Cmd + I (macOS) or Shift + Ctrl + I (Windows). This inverts your current selection.
3. Apply to Mask: With the inverted selection active, paint on your layer mask (black to hide, white to reveal) to apply the inverted selection to your mask.

Important Note: The provided references mention inverting the selected area (not directly the mask itself) and using the Invert function within the Tonal Correction menu. There's no single keyboard shortcut explicitly labeled as "Invert Layer Mask." The second method utilizes selection inversion as a workaround to achieve the desired effect on the mask.