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Rachel26192640t7yb
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October 6, 2022
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Gradient Tool Fade to Transparency does not work

  • October 6, 2022
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I have "transparency" selected. I have the "white to transparent" gradient selected. this used to work. Now it fades to a solid color. 

Correct answer barbara_a7746676

I cannot replicate the issue.

If you are using the gradient on a background layer, it will not be transparent. 

With the Gradient tool active, you could try right clicking on the icon in the Options bar and reset tool.

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bierzyk
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February 7, 2025

I had the same problem and discovered that if You use Gradient Overlay in Blending Options of layer, it (layer) shoud have Fill on 0%.

barbara_a7746676
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barbara_a7746676Community ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
October 22, 2022

I cannot replicate the issue.

If you are using the gradient on a background layer, it will not be transparent. 

With the Gradient tool active, you could try right clicking on the icon in the Options bar and reset tool.

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    benhamdesign
    Participating Frequently
    March 23, 2023

    Thank you, Barbara.  This fixed my issue!!!

    Bojan Živković11378569
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    Bojan Živković11378569Community Expert
    Community Expert
    October 22, 2022

    Which version of Photoshop @HectorHMunro ?

    Here is screenshot of white to transparent gradient in latest 24.0 version of Ps, everything works as expected.

    HectorHMunro
    HectorHMunro
    Participant
    October 21, 2022

    I have noticed recently that the gradient is not completely transparent anymore, I have to go back and use the eraser or mask tool to clean up where it is supposed to be transparent. 

    PECourtejoie
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    PECourtejoieCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 7, 2022

    Hi, Rachel, in order to help you, we need to get more info. 

    Are you working on a layer? Is it transparent? A screenshot of the entire interface, showing also your layers panel could help us help you.

    Are you well on Ps 23.5.1?

      Bojan Živković11378569
      Community Expert
      Bojan Živković11378569Community Expert
      Community Expert
      October 7, 2022

      Please watch this video and tell us what is different on your side https://youtu.be/mzxLy5HegY8

       

      If still things does not work, the only thing I can suggest you is to try with preference reset https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html

        Jeff Arola
        Community Expert
        Jeff ArolaCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        October 6, 2022

        What version of photoshop version of windows are you using?

         

        Can you provide a screenshot of the Gradient Tool settings in the tool options bar?

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