How do I remove the mask after using Fuzzy Select?

Ye Olde Guy · **Joined:** Aug 12, 2022 **Posts:** 8

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

I don't think I want to remove a layer. I just want the animated mask off my image, so I can see it clearly.

I've searched for an answer, but keep being pointed toward removing layers from my images.

Erisian · **Posted:** Sat Feb 24, 2024 10:15 am **(#2)**

Select-None

mahvin · **Joined:** Oct 06, 2010 **Posts:** 4050

You can also turn layers OFF by clicking on the eyeball.

Wallace · **Posted:** Sat Feb 24, 2024 4:39 pm **(#4)**

There is a right click menu function of the layers panel/dock,
that will allow you to disable the layer mask.
Right click the layer mask and select Disable layer Mask.

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Note: The layer mask can be enabled again later by unchecking it.

rich2005 · **Joined:** Mar 04, 2011 **Posts:** 2435

Ye Olde Guy wrote:

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

I don't think I want to remove a layer. I just want the animated mask off my image, so I can see it clearly.

I've searched for an answer, but keep being pointed toward removing layers from my images.

Is the "animated mask" the crawling-ants that mark the selection ? and you do not want to see them but want to keep the selection active ?

In the View menu -> Show Selection toggles on and off (default is on)

Of course if you are finished with the selection then as Erisian stated Select _-> None

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