| Usage |
Primarily used in Photoshop, not native to Illustrator. |
Used in Illustrator to control transparency. |
| How It Works |
Uses black & white to hide or reveal parts of a layer. |
Uses gradients or grayscale to control object transparency. |
| Editing |
Editable with brushes and selections. |
Editable with gradients, vector shapes, and transparency. |
| Non-Destructive? |
Yes, can be adjusted anytime. |
Yes, can be adjusted anytime. |
| Where to Find? |
Available in Photoshop. |
Found in Transparency Panel (Window → Transparency). |
