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Mask Image Generation

How to Generate a Mask Image or Background Image​

Step 1​

Open Adobe Photoshop (CS6 or any CC version) on your PC/Laptop.

Step 2​

Click on "Create New".

Step 3​

In the new document window:

  • Enter sizes in inches width + Height ,Keep Resolution 300 dpi,color mode to RGB Color

Step 4​

After all is done, Click on "Create" to open the artboard.

Step 5​

A white artboard will appear with a locked background. Make sure the Layers panel is visible on the right side of Photoshop.

Step 6​

Click on the Adjustment Layer icon (half-filled circle).

Step 7​

Select "Solid Color" from the adjustment layer options.

Step 8​

Choose black color:

  • Color Code: #000000 Click OK.

Step 9​

Turn off the Background layer (click the eye icon).

Step 10​

Go to File → Save a Copy.

Step 11​

Click on "save as Type.

Step 12​

Select PNG option- press Save, image exported. This saves your mask image with a black overlay and no background.

To Export Transparent Background PNG:​

  • Turn off all layers including the background.
  • A transparent artboard will appear.
  •  Repeat the same process for exporting as above. 

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