How to Create a Transparent Gradient in Photoshop

Create a photoshop file with two layers - one blank and the other containing the image to be made transparent. Select the image's layer.

Click the Add layer mask icon at the bottom of the layers palette.

A layer mask is created in the image layer.

Add Layer Mask Layer Mask Applied

Gradient ToolSelect the gradient tool and apply a black/white gradient to the image layer.

In the example below, a gradient is applied to the photo from right to left.

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