The shortcut for creating a clipping mask in Photopea is Alt + Ctrl + G.
This shortcut provides a quick and efficient way to apply a clipping mask to a layer in Photopea, allowing you to control the visibility of one layer based on the shape of another layer below it. Here's a breakdown:
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Function: A clipping mask uses the transparency of one layer (the base layer) to define the visibility of another layer (the clipped layer). The clipped layer will only be visible where the base layer has opaque pixels.
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How to Use:
- Ensure the layer you want to clip (the "clipped layer") is directly above the layer you want to use as the clipping mask (the "base layer") in the Layers panel.
- Select the clipped layer.
- Press Alt + Ctrl + G. This will apply the clipping mask, making the clipped layer visible only within the bounds of the base layer.
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Alternative Methods:
- Right-Click: Right-click on the layer you wish to clip in the Layers panel, and select "Clipping Mask".
- Menu Bar: Go to Layer > Clipping Mask in the top menu.
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Releasing a Clipping Mask: You can release the clipping mask by using the same shortcut (Alt + Ctrl + G), right-clicking on the clipped layer and choosing "Clipping Mask" (which will now appear as an option to release it), or going to Layer > Clipping Mask.
Using clipping masks in Photopea is a fundamental technique for various design tasks, such as adding textures to shapes, creating interesting typography effects, and non-destructively editing images. The Alt + Ctrl + G shortcut significantly speeds up this process.
