Rasterizing objects
Lines, curves, shapes and text can be rasterized to create pixel layers. Rasterization has various uses:
- For when the appearance of complex vector gradients or effects needs to be honored, particularly for print artwork.
- To convert a placed image layer to a pixel layer (for pixel manipulation). By default, many brush tools rasterize image layers before painting.
To rasterize a shape, line, image or text layer:
- On the Layers panel, select a layer, then choose one of the following from the Merge and Rasterize pop-up menu:
- Rasterize—Rasterizes the selected vector layer.
- Rasterize & Trim—Rasterizes and trims off-canvas content from the selected vector layer.
- Rasterize To Mask—Rasterizes the selected vector layer as a mask layer.