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How Do I Turn Off Red Mask in Photoshop?

Published in Photoshop Basics 2 mins read

To turn off the red mask (Quick Mask mode) in Photoshop, you can simply exit Quick Mask mode. Here's how:

Methods to Turn Off Quick Mask Mode

There are a couple of ways to disable the red overlay created by Quick Mask in Photoshop:

  • Press the Q key: This is the quickest and easiest method. Toggling the 'Q' key acts as a shortcut to enter and exit Quick Mask mode.

  • Select "Edit in Quick Mask Mode" from the Select Menu: Go to the Select menu in the top toolbar and uncheck "Edit in Quick Mask Mode". If "Edit in Quick Mask Mode" is selected (indicated by a checkmark), clicking it will disable Quick Mask mode. If it's not selected, you are not in Quick Mask mode.

Understanding Quick Mask Mode

Quick Mask mode is a way to create selections by "painting" a mask. The red overlay indicates the areas that are not selected. When you turn off Quick Mask mode, the red overlay disappears, and a selection based on your painting is created.

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