Optics 2026 : Tutorials : Gradient Mask
Gradient Mask
A Gradient mask creates a linear top to bottom or left to right gradient and is adjusted using the four points around the corners of the image as well as controls in the Toolbar.
1 Select a filter and preset that changes the image in an obvious way.
2 For instance, select the Grads/Tints > Tint filter.
3 Click the Add Mask icon in the Layers window and choose Gradient.
4 Use the on-screen controls to adjust the gradient.
Corner-Pin: Drag on the corner points of the image.
Position: Drag the center point.
Size: Drag the top/bottom mid-points.
Rotate: Drag the right center circle.
The direction, size and angle of the gradient can also be adjusted using the controls in the Toolbar.
See Gradient Mask for more information.