When performing Content-Aware Fill, what is a common output option to preserve edits?

• A. Output to a new document.
• B. Output to a new layer or a layer mask.
• C. Output is always merged with the original layer.
• D. Output to a selection outline.

Answer: (B)

Non-destructive editing is the key idea here. When you perform Content-Aware Fill, sending the result to a new layer or to a layer mask lets you keep the original image intact and still refine or revert the edit later. Placing the fill on a new layer gives you full freedom to adjust its opacity, blend mode, or even delete it without touching the original pixels. Using a layer mask lets you fine-tune exactly where the fill shows, by painting on the mask to reveal or hide the result, which is especially handy for blending edges and correcting any artifacts.

Other options would either separate the result from your working file or permanently alter the original. Outputting to a new document or merging back into the original defeats the non-destructive advantage, while outputting to a selection outline doesn’t provide a lasting, adjustable result.