Selection to Mask

RayArt · **Joined:** Nov 26, 2015 **Posts:** 7

GIMP Version: 2.8.14
Operating System: Windows
GIMP Experience: New User

Hi Folks,

can you please tell me how to convert a selection into a mask. I want to convert a selected area into a mask. Also, how do you delete/remove a selected area to leave a transparent area i.e to remove a background? Many thanks, Ray

lylejk · **Joined:** Sep 24, 2010 **Posts:** 12516

One you create you selection, create a new black layer and then fill the selection with white then de-select. You now have your mask.

Odinbc · **Posted:** Sun Nov 29, 2015 5:41 pm **(#3)**

...and if you need to remove a background selection, first Add Alpha Channel to the Layer.

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