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Blending filter effects (Photoshop)


    The Fade command changes the opacity and blending mode of any filter, painting tool, erasing tool, or color adjustment. The Fade command blending modes are a subset of those in the painting and editing tools options (excluding the Behind and Clear modes).

    Applying the Fade command is similar to applying the filter effect on a separate layer and then using the layer opacity and blending mode controls. (See Using adjustment layers and fill layers (Photoshop).)

    Note: The Fade command can also modify the effects of using the Extract command, Liquefy command, and Brush Strokes filters.

To fade the effect of a filter, painting tool, or color adjustment:

  1. Apply a filter, painting tool, or color adjustment to an image or selection.
  2. With the affected area still selected, choose Edit > Fade.
  3. Select the Preview option to preview the effect.
  4. Drag the slider to adjust the opacity, from 0% (transparent) to 100%. (See Specifying opacity, flow, strength, or exposure.)
  5. For Mode, choose a blending mode. (See Selecting a blending mode.)
  6. Click OK.
  7. Note: The Color Dodge, Color Burn, Lighten, Darken, Difference, and Exclusion modes do not work on Lab images.