Export Layer Mask as a separate file in photoshop

[Shankar28608957ne65]

Hi !

I am working on a background removal project where I need only the mask (Binary) after the background is removed.  After I do "Select and Mask" and export the mask as a new layer,  I am unable to only save the layer mask. Can someone tell me what I must do to save the layer mask alone after the masking operation?

Thank you

[c.pfaffenbichler]

In what format and Color Mode do you need the new file to be? 

The »simplest« version would probably be copying the Layer Mask's content, pasting it into a new file and saving that. 

A script could be used to automate that. 

[Stephen_A_Marsh · Accepted solution]

A related topic here:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/trouble-with-photoshop-layer-masks/td...