How can I rasterize a shape without loosing the control points (the path of the shape)

[Pump5E70]

Hello,

Im trying to use the pen tool and make a shape. I want to draw on the shape to add some shadows etc. but the problem is if I rasterize it the path will be deleted there so I cannot just draw on the shape itself but at the whole canvas which is not my intention. Can somebody help me please? I'd be very thankful 😄

[c.pfaffenbichler · Accepted solution]

You obviously cannot rasterize a Shape Layer and retain it as a Shape Layer. 

What you can do is 

• apply the Vector Mask to a plain pixel Layer or 

• Clipping Mask a plain Layer to the Shape Layer. 

[josephlavine · Accepted solution]

You cannot rasterize a vector graphic (Path) and retain the vector control points. However, you can create a shadow on a separate (below) layer.

warmly/j

[c.pfaffenbichler · Accepted solution]

… also other Solid Color Layers. 

[c.pfaffenbichler · Accepted solution]

Or apply the Vector Mask to a Group … 

[Leslie Moak Murray]

OR:

-Edit>Define Custom Shape

-Save Custom Shapes to your computer

Now you have it as a custom shape with its points, and you can rasterize the original.