Fading out edges of images

[PJH]

Hi,

I've been using Corel Photoimpact for many years and have now made the jump to Paintshop Pro 2020.

I'm hoping that someone can help with something that was very simple in Photoimpact - ie. The "fading out" of the edges of images in a graphic to make them "blend" into the background. I've managed to use the feathering option in PSPro to soften the edges of the entire image successfully but at times I want to only feather the one side or both sides of the image without softening the top and bottom. Sometimes also softening the top and bottom but leaving the sides untouched.

Is this possible in Paintshop Pro and if so, could someone point me in the right direction?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks,

Peter.

[Kathy_9]

One way to do it would be to use masks. There are a number that come with PSP or you can create your own.

Here's a video to get you started.

https://learn.corel.com/tutorials/intro ... tshop-pro/

[PJH]

Thank you so much, Kathy!
It works perfectly. I just have to get used to what was a very simple exercise is Photoimpact.
The PSPro method is a lot more flexible though.
Much appreciated!
Cheers
Peter.