I had the same question as Bill, but I am using Pixelmator Pro (Version 1.5.4 "Avalon") and just like Bill, I didn't even know where to start with Stef's suggested methods 1 or 2, especially because I am using the later version of the software. It'll be easier to show you either of those methods with your own image. Let me know if you get stuck and post an image if you do. If you're using Pixelmator Pro only Method 1 will apply (and menu items will be in different places). I've assumed you're using Pixelmator 3.7.x for these tips, though they should work with earlier versions. This will apply the opacity information of the lower layer to the colour information of the upper. Right click on the original and select Create Clipping Mask. Move this layer underneath the original.ĥ. Use the Other > Mask to Alpha to use the brightness of the image as opacity information.Ĥ. With the copy selected and visible, use the Stylize > Threshold effect to make the bits you want white and the bits you don't want black.ģ. To make a selection from a mask, click on the mask and select Load Selection from the edit menu.)Ģ. To make a Mask from a selection, just Add Mask to a layer that doesn't have one. You can move easily between selections and masks. (alternatively if you're feeling cavalier, select the black and hit delete). Use Layer > Add Layer Mask to mask out the black (or right-click on the layer and Add Mask). Using your favourite selection tools, select everything but the black (or select the black and invert the selection).Ģ. Method 1 - If you can select it you can mask it.ġ. Both may need some tidying up afterward depending on the complexity of your image. There are a couple of methods you can use, though.
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