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How to Unmask in Figma

Follow these simple steps to unmask objects in Figma. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step process to help you efficiently unmask elements within your Figma projects.

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  1. Open Your Figma File – Launch Figma and open the file that contains the masked object.

  2. Select the Mask Group – Click on the group or layer that has the mask applied (usually labeled as “Mask” in the Layers panel).

  3. Right-Click the Mask – Right-click on the selected mask group to open the context menu.

  4. Click “Use as Mask” to Uncheck – If the mask is still active, you’ll see a checkmark next to “Use as Mask” — click it to uncheck and disable the mask.

  5. Ungroup (Optional) – Press Ctrl + Shift + G (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + G (Mac) to ungroup the mask and its contents if you want to separate them.

  6. Done – The mask is now removed and all elements are fully visible.