MediBang Pro uses layers, so you can easily edit just one part of your illustration. And don’t worry—even if you make a mistake, you can undo it!

Layer Lock

Lock

Layer Lock prevents you from accidentally editing a completed layer. Tap a layer or folder, open the options, and toggle “Lock” on or off. A small lock icon (🔒) appears next to the layer name when it’s locked. Unlock again to resume editing. Locked layers cannot be drawn on, moved, or deleted.

Alpha Lock

When “Alpha Lock” is turned on, you can only paint on already drawn parts—great for changing line colors or adding shading. Turn it off if you need to redraw the shape entirely.

Note: To use this on text layers, first rasterize the layer via the options menu. However, once rasterized, the text can no longer be edited.

Layer Mask

Use a Layer Mask to hide or reveal parts of your drawing without deleting anything.

Create

1.Create a new layer right above the parent layer (the one with your artwork), tap it to open the menu, and select “Gray.”

2.Then, open the menu again and select “Mask” to convert it into a mask layer.

Edit

Paint in black to hide parts, paint in white or erase to reveal parts. Gray creates partial transparency. Color tools cannot be used here.

Move

Tap “Select” at the top of the layer panel, check both the parent and mask layer, then slide to move both together.

Delete

Swipe left on the layer mask to reveal the Delete button, then tap it to delete the mask.

Stencil Layer

A Stencil Layer works the opposite way of a mask:

• Black reveals hidden parts of the parent layer.

• White (or erasing) hides them again.

Useful for applying patterns or textures to specific areas.

Create

1.Create a new layer right above the parent layer (the one with your artwork), tap it to open the menu, and select “Gray.”

2.Then, open the menu again and select “Stencil” to convert it into a stencil layer.

Edit

Use black to reveal, white or erase to hide. Only black and white are supported.

Move/Delete

Same method as for masks.

Clipping Mask

Clipping Masks limit the visibility of a layer based on the content of the layer below—ideal for coloring within shapes or text.

Create

Tap the layer and select “Clipping Mask” to attach it to the layer beneath.

*It won’t work if the layer below is empty. If using a folder, set the blend mode to “Normal” first.

Move

Tap “Select”, check both the clipping layer and its base layer, then slide to move together.

Release/Delete

Swipe left on the clipping layer to unlock (“Release Clipping”) or delete it.