On the Lightroom on the web homepage, select All Photos.
Last updated on
Dec. 3, 2024
Learn how to create a mask for specific areas in a photo with the Brush tool.
Try the app
Follow along with any project to learn how to create a mask.
The Brush tool lets you paint your mask manually for more detailed selections.
Select an image to open it in detail view, and then select Masking .
Within the Masks panel, select Create new mask.
Select Brush.
Adjust the sliders for the following options:
- Size: Specifies the diameter of the brush tip in pixels.
- Feather: Creates a soft-edged transition between the brushed area and the surrounding pixels. The distance between the inner and outer circle of the brush represents the feather value.
- Flow: Controls the rate of application of the adjustment.
- Density: Controls the amount of transparency in the stroke.
Select and drag the Brush tool over the areas you want to edit.
Tip
Select Auto Mask to confine the brush strokes to areas of similar color.
Control the overall selected area of the Brush mask using the Amount slider.
