convert shape layers to masks

[Mike Damian]

I tried that, when I paste it on the layer nothing happens. tried copying the path from Contents>Group 1>Path 1 and also Contents>Group 1>Path 1>path. I also tried selecting the 3 vertices from the comp viewer and copying that way, that didn’t work either.

[Vishesh Arora]

Mike

Dave has given a right method. May be you are skipping some steps.

1. Copy the Path from Shape Layer.
2. Create a White solid with comp size.
3. Make a Rough Mask.
4. Press MM to twirl down Mask Path parameter.
5. Select Mask Path and Paste.

See the example:

5431_copypathtomask.zip

Vishesh Arora
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[Todd Kopriva]

As Vishesh’s answer suggests, most people forget the step of selecting the path property when pasting.

Also, this script is handy:
https://www.redefinery.com/ae/view.php?item=rd_ShapesToMasks

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