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[raceart]

I am fairly new to Photoshop and have a question.
How can I overlay a smaller image over a larger image and soften the edges between them?

 

[blueark]

Put the smaller image onto a layer above the larger image (copy & paste should do it). There are a few ways to soften the edges. For example, you could add a layer mask on the smaller image, select a soft brush and paint on the mask around the edges.

 

[111111111111144]

i also have a questoin
i am very new to photoshop, i have two images, how do i soften the edges so that they sorta blend in together, please reply asap

 

[mistercitizen]

Hi 111111, try making the blending mode on the top layer "Multiply" (click on the button that says "Normal" in you layer palette.)

You should now have a sort of tranparency. To soften the edge use a layer mask on the top layer (Layer menu > add layer mask). Masks allow you to paint in a channel which specifies which parts of that layer remain visible.

(see Photoshop "help" for more info on masks)

Using a very soft brush, with a low opacity, paint the areas whichyou want to blend on the top layer.