Merging layers is a common task in digital art, and Adobe Fresco makes it easy to do. Merging layers combines two or more layers into a single layer, which can make your artwork more organized and easier to edit.

There are two ways to merge layers in Fresco:

1. Merge Down

The “Merge Down” command merges the currently selected layer with the layer below it. To merge down two layers, follow these steps:

1. Select the two layers you want to merge.
2. Tap the “More options” icon (three dots) in the toolbar.
3. Select “Merge Down” from the menu. The two layers will be merged into a single layer.

2. Merge Layers into Group

The “Merge Layers into Group” command merges the selected layers into a new group layer. A group layer is a special type of layer that acts like a container for other layers. You can merge layers into a group to keep them organized or to apply effects to all of the layers in the group at once. To merge layers into a group, follow these steps:

1. Select the layers you want to merge into a group.
2. Tap the “More options” icon (three dots) in the toolbar.
3. Select “Merge Layers into Group” from the menu. A new group layer will be created, and the selected layers will be merged into the group.

3. Merge All Layers

The “Merge all layers” command merges all of the layers in the document into a single layer. This can be useful if you want to start a new composition or if you want to export your artwork as a single file. To merge all layers, follow these steps:

1. Select all of the layers in the document.
2. Tap the “More options” icon (three dots) in the toolbar.
3. Select “Merge All Layers” from the menu. All of the layers will be merged into a single layer.

Tips for Merging Layers

• Be careful when merging layers, as you cannot undo the merge operation.
• If you are merging layers with different opacity settings, the opacity of the merged layer will be determined by the average opacity of the individual layers.
• You can also use the “Clipping Mask” tool to merge two layers without losing their original opacity settings.

Conclusion

Merging layers is a powerful tool that can help you to organize your artwork and make it easier to edit. By following the steps in this article, you can learn how to merge layers in Adobe Fresco and use them to create stunning digital art.