React Portals allow rendering components outside the normal DOM hierarchy for easier handling of z-index, positioning, and layering.Portals are useful for modals, tooltips, dropdowns, and overlays that require breaking out of typical layout constraints.Creating a modal with React Portals involves adding a target in index.html, creating the modal component, and using it in the app.Portals maintain React tree structure, allowing components to retain access to context, hooks, and state.