Blending filter effects

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.)

Note: The Fade command can also modify the effects of using the Extract command, Liquify 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. Choose Edit > Fade. Select the Preview option to preview the effect.
3. Drag the slider to adjust the opacity, from 0% (transparent) to 100%. (See Specifying opacity, flow, strength, or exposure.)
4. Choose a blending mode from the Mode menu (see 009 a blending mode).
5. Click OK.

Note: The Color Dodge, Color Burn, Lighten, Darken, Difference, and Exclusion blending modes do not work on Lab images.

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