Managing layers

You can add, delete, duplicate, and move layers that form an image, among other things. You do these operations in the Layers panel on the right-hand side of the Pixelitor window.

 

To add a layer

Note: To add a layer specifically for text, see Adding a text layer to images.

  1. At the bottom of the Layers panel, do one of the following:
    • To add a layer above the currently active layer, select Add .
    • To add a layer below the currently active layer, press Ctrl and select Add .
  2. (Optional) To change the name of the new layer, which is highlighted with a dark blue border, double-click on the default name of the layer and enter a new name.

 

To delete a layer

  1. In the Layers panel, select the layer to delete.
  2. At the bottom of the Layers panel, select Delete .

 

To duplicate a layer

  1. In the Layers panel, select the layer to duplicate.
  2. At the bottom of the Layers panel, select Duplicate .
  3. (Optional) To change the name of the duplicated layer, which is highlighted with a dark blue border, double-click on the default name of the layer and enter a new name.

 

To add a mask to a layer

  1. In the Layers panel, select the layer that will have the mask.
  2. At the bottom of the Layers panel, select Mask . Note that a thumbnail picture of the mask is added to the layer in the Layers panel.

Tip: Right-click on the thumbnail picture of the mask to see the shortcut menu for the mask. For information on using a mask, see Masking part of an image.

 

To move a layer up or down in a stack of layers

  • In the Layers panel, drag any part of the layer (except for the eye icon, which is used to hide the layer) up or down in the stack of layers to the needed position. Keep in mind that the complete image consists of a view of the stack from the top layer down to the bottom one

Note: To move a layer horizontally and vertically, use the Move tool . For information on using this tool, see Moving a layer horizontally and vertically.

 

 

Related topics:

Adding a text layer to images

Masking part of an image