P: Layer Mask Icons in 25.1

[Trevor.Dennis]

Someone has asked about this in the main Photoshop forum.  I'd not opened 25.1 and can't find any information — like a what's new.  @CShubert can you explain how the new layer mask icons work?  Thanks.

[DAVID27152055uqhe]

In Photoshop Beta, I'm seeing a new format for layer mask icons, which displays a small square graphic positioned in the lower right-hand corner of the mask icon.  Does anyone know the purpose of this?  I don't like it at all because it obscures part of the layer mask icon.  I can't see what purpose it serves; clicking on it directly is no different than clicking anywhere else on the icon.  Hopefully someone can fill me in on the reason/purpose of this "improvement."  And better yet... how to turn it off!

Thanks, David

[Trevor.Dennis]

I'd have to guess without seeing a screen shot.  Is it one of these?

[DAVID27152055uqhe]

Okay, I guess the addition of this new graphic is to be able to differentiate between different types of layer masks.  I still don't like it, and hope Adobe gives us the option to turn it off.  I now have to use a larger icon thumbnail so that the mask area isn't obscured as much.

[Trevor.Dennis]

OK, that's actually new to me.  I stopped using the beta version when they consolidated the beta features into the full release version, but there has been another beta update since then which I have not yet opened (because MAX is on, and I have been following it online).  So thise layer mask icon is completely new to me.

I have started a thread in the Photop beta forum and tagged one of the Adobe beta team guys asking for help, so  if you follow that thread, you'll find out when I do.'

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-beta-discussions/layer-mask-icons-in-25-1/m-p/14150232#M115...

[NIRVAN SILK M33179621rlu1]

how to remove icon from layer mask

[Trevor.Dennis]

how to remove icon from layer mask

By @NIRVAN SILK M33179621rlu1

The latest version of Photoshop beta now has an option to remove the layer mask badges in Layers Panel Options.

[Trevor.Dennis]

how to remove icon from layer mask

By @NIRVAN SILK M33179621rlu1

Read this thread.  The answer is a few posts up from yours.

[BobRob12]

Unfortunately that option isnt available to me. "Show layer mask badges" does not appear when I open the Layers Panel Options box, just the first four options. I'm on 25.1.0

[Vit32509598tthf]

Hello, put the option to "turn off" those stupid and obtrusive icons to the regular release ASAP!
And please stop messing the UI with those new features that no one asked for!!!

I usually work with many layers (and small layer thumbnails therefore) - this is so annoyng.
It actually hides 25% of the visible thumbnail, very stupid idea!

Focus to fix REAL probblems, e.g.:
https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-bugs/color-value-selection-problem-on-color-picke...

[anneheleneg]

Photoshop Team - please add an option to remove the new little square layer mask symbol - it is ruining the part of the layer mask which is in use all the time!

[Simon33207785ig46]

Please turn this nonsense off! We do not need an icon that shows there's i a regular mask beneath. It's an icon for an icon 🫣 

[lollozip]

This new icon is terrible, I often use Photoshop on my Wacom HD13 and I need a UI as clean an simple as possible. Please give us the possibility to switch it off on PS 25.1.0!

thank you

[drtonyb]

@Pete.Green 

Unfortunately, the Panel option to turn on/off the new Layer Mask Badges doesn't stay off after Ps is relaunched.

It needs to be sticky like the other Panel options.

[ed weston]

This little mask icon really is a big nuisance, heres hoping Adobe will remove this icon or provide users a way to toggle it on and off. There are so many fixes that need to be addressed, why would Adobe spend time on adding something that I'm certain no one asked for. 

[BoekMarc]

This is such a(nother) misunderstanding by Adobe how we use photoshop, and masks in perticular.

Please restore asap. Adobe is getting so anoying to work with it as a pro. Not only in photoshop.

New indesign (19) not accepting settings from previous version is one of them. This should be tried and tested.

Pantone pluginn is unworkable, and we have to pay extra when it was always past of the system.

And so on. We are not a test platform, these are pro tools.

So get your act together. ASAP.

[Paul330625612y7w]

Hi, I am completely new to photoshop and that icon just started showing up. What does it mean? It shows up anytime a create a mask or solid color layer. 

[Trevor.Dennis]

Adobe refers to these icons as 'badges', and they diferentiate between normal raster and vector masks, which is useful for designers who use a lot of vector content.   I have the thumnails set to large (see second screen shot), and if you have the screenspace, these make the badges a lot less intrusive.

The latest beta version (V25.2 m.2374) has the option to turn off the badges in the Layer Panel Options. and I am sure this will be added to the full release version in due course.

[Paul330625612y7w]

Thank you very much. That was helpful. 

[Tanja33394202why3]

Please tell me how do I get to the Layers Panel Options. I can't find it

[TrimMark]

In the menu of the Layers-window. (The '3 bars icon' in Top Right)

[Trevor.Dennis]

Please tell me how do I get to the Layers Panel Options. I can't find it

By @Tanja33394202why3

Note: The option to disable the layer mask badges is only available in Photoshop 25.2 beta at this stage.

[ArminStaudt]

If I change something in the layers palette, the previews in the channels palette are not updated. Only when I manually click on the RGB channel with the mouse does the view of the thumbnails refresh.

OSX Ventura, M1 (with my old MacPro the same problem)

[ELIJAH THINGS]

Tell us who's this genius please i wanna pledge absolute submission to this master of design

[HCEALPHCEALP]

Maybe someone promoted from Reader?

[Corky33344723pyam]

Yep...terrible idea by PS wizards. I think everyone wants the normal looking mask icon so they can get a rough idea what the mask looks like. Disable permanently!