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Renee5FBD
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June 15, 2023
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Gradient Masking No Longer Working

  • June 15, 2023
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In the latest update to PhotoShop and the Beta version, I noticed that gradient masks are no longer working like they used to (again). It's one of PhotoShop's most powerful tools, and I am incredibly frustrated that this is being tampered with. Please tell me if this can be fixed or if I need to learn a new workaround for selecting with gradients in quick mask mode. 
    Correct answer Jeff Arola

    With the Gradient Tool selected enable Classic Gradient in the tool options bar before using in the Quick Mask Mode.

     

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    Ritchie2879
    Participating Frequently
    May 10, 2025

    The foreground to transparent setting is not working when I apply a layer mask on my computer. But I can do this technique on my work computer. What gives?

     

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    Ritchie2879
    Participating Frequently
    May 10, 2025

     

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    lesliem46343037
    Participant
    April 3, 2024

    Same issue and very fristrated - this is one of the best tools - please bring this masking technique back for users 

     

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      Renee5FBDAuthor
      Participant
      June 15, 2023

      My apologies - I selected the wrong "classic gradient" - there are two in the menu bar! I looked closer at your uploaded image and found the option. THANK YOU SO MUCH! This is what I needed. 👏

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        Renee5FBDAuthor
        Participant
        June 15, 2023

        Thank you for the feedback but unfortunately that didn't work for me. Instead, it's creating a gradient layer and shows black, not the chosen pink mask color. It also isn't making the mask channel either. Yes, I am in mask mode...and no it's not working. 

        Appreciate your tips and any others! 🙂

          Jeff Arola
          Community Expert
          Jeff ArolaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
          Community Expert
          June 15, 2023

          With the Gradient Tool selected enable Classic Gradient in the tool options bar before using in the Quick Mask Mode.

           

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            Sara H.
            Participant
            September 28, 2023

            Hi there! I tried using these settings. Gradients in masks are still not working for me. I've tried all the settings in your post as well as following an Adobe tutorial. Gradient masking is something I would use almost daily before Beta came out and now it just doesn't work at all anymore. 😞

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