In this tutorial, I show you how to use clipping masks in Photoshop to show and hide different parts of a layer and fit images into shapes! We'll learn the basics of how to create a clipping mask, and we'll explore the idea behind them in more detail so that by the end of this lesson, you'll have a solid grasp on how clipping masks work. I'll be using Photoshop CC but everything is fully compatible with Photoshop CS6 and earlier. Let's get started! Adding a Pixel Layer Mask in Photoshop allows you to control the transparency of details on that particular layer. A lot of creative professionals use them to mask out people, products, cars or even landmarks. Pixel Layer Mask work in the same way light works. Details are revealed when something is well lit or in bright surroundings, but when we are in dark surroundings, we can no longer see those details, even though they are still there. Before Masking, we need to understand how selection works. There are many ways to create selections