How to Create a Transparent Gradient in Photoshop. First, let’s fade a photo into the background using a transparent gradient. Step 1: Add a New Layer. Open the photo you want to use in Photoshop. Click on the “Create a new layer icon” in the Layers

In the next step, we’ll be using the Gradient tool to mask out parts of the image. Step 4: Create a Transparent Gradient. First, select the Gradient tool from the toolbar on the left. You can do this by simply pressing the G key or by clicking on it. Th

Next, click on the Gradient color option in the same tab to bring up the Gradient Editor. Here, you'll be able to change the black to white gradient into a transparent gradient. Select the "Opacity" setting near the bottom of the Editor, cha