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Create mask from default container

I think it would be a great improvement if the current 'mask with shape' feature also worked by using the default container of an image:

  1. Select image
  2. Shift + CMD + M
  3. Image is now masked within it's default container that you can edit

Thanks!

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feature-completed  ·  AdminElaine (Adobe) (Product Manager, Adobe) responded  · 

Note from Randy:

Starting with XD 9, images are already masked with a shape! No need to execute any command.

The shape is a Rectangle with same width and height as image. Double-click in the middle to edit size and position of image fill.

Double-click on border to convert rectangle to a path.

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  • Matza commented  ·   ·  Report

    But I can't change the size of the shape! InDesign makes it so easy and intuitive. Why did you do it different in XD?

  • Liam commented  ·   ·  Report

    Hi Randy,

    I understand your explanation, but I think there's a part of the equation that is missing – and that is the ability to re-size the shape (mask) without it resizing the photograph within it.

    Of course this works if you were to draw a rectangle, then mask it, then edit the mask. I was just hoping we could shortcut that experience.

    The current solution differs in the way that any alteration to the rectangle/ image mask will alter the image inside… as opposed to being able to alter then independently of one another.

    I hope that makes sense?

    Thanks! :-)

  • AdminRandy Edmunds (Sr. Computer Scientist, Adobe) commented  ·   ·  Report

    Starting with XD 9, images are already masked with a shape! No need to execute any command.

    The shape is a Rectangle with same width and height as image. Double-click in the middle to edit size and position of image fill.

    Double-click on border to convert rectangle to a path.

    Hope this helps,
    Randy