Gradient Tool Bug in Photoshop 24.5

[dylman3001]

I am having an issue where it's not possible to draw a gradient in a Layer Mask if your starting point is off the canvas; it glitches out immediately. It works OK as a standard Gradient Layer, just not when in a Layer Mask.

Adobe Photoshop 25.4 on an Apple M1 Pro running Mac OS 12.6.5

[dylman3001]

I'll also add, if you accidentally move the gradient start and end points off the canvas it will also bug out.

[Jeff Arola]

Did you switch to Classic Gradient in the tool options bar before drawing your gradient on the mask?

[dylman3001]

That's what I'm doing in the mean time, but it will need to be addressed anyway. I'm not a fan of the new gradient tool at all, but there must be a good reason for the update so I want to try and get used to it.

[Jeff Arola]

Are you drawing the Gradient on a Layer mask?

[dylman3001]

Oh yes, that's what I meant, I have updated the topic. Thanks!

[orangefizz]

Wish I could edit recent replies...actually I got this working by first un-selecting the gradient tool, just using the pointer tool, and then adjusting the gradient in the FX panel. Seems odd that the tool selection would cause this behavior.

[Kevin Stohlmeyer]

@orangefizz I removed it for you. 🙂