Corel PaintShop Pro Help | Creating a text cutout filled with an image

Creating a text cutout filled with an image

You can use the Text Cutter option to create a text cutout that is filled with the underlying photo or imagery. The effect is similar to using a clipping mask, except the cutout object is created as a new file with a transparent background—perfect for collage, scrapbook, or other creative photo projects.

You can use the Text Cutter option to create a text cutout that is filled with the underlying photo or imagery.

To create a text cutout

1 From the Edit tab, open an image that you want to use as a fill.

2 On the Tools toolbar, click the Text tool

3 On the Tool Options palette, set the text options.

4 In the image window, click where you want to position the text, and type the text.

If you resize or reposition the text with the Pick Tool

, reactivate text mode by clicking the Text Tool and clicking inside the text.

5 On the Tool Options palette, click the Cutter Preview button

A semi-transparent mode is activated that lets you preview the cutout. You can now adjust the position, size, or rotation of the proposed cutout using the control handles for the object.

6 On the Tool Options palette, click the Text Cutter button

The text cutout is filled with the underlying imagery and is created as a new file with a transparent background. A layer and mask is also created on the current image.