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Can You Crop Just One Layer in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 1:55 pm

If you want to crop just one layer in Photoshop, there are a few different ways to do it. One way is to use the Crop tool.

With the Crop tool selected, you can click and drag on the image to select the area you want to crop. Then, click the checkmark in the options bar or press Enter/Return to crop the layer.

Another way to crop a layer is to use the marquee tools. With one of the marquee tools selected (e.g.

Rectangular Marquee Tool), click and drag on the image to select the area you want to crop. Then, go to Image > Crop. This will crop the layer down to the selection.

You can also crop multiple layers at once by selecting them in the Layers panel and then going to Image > Crop. This will crop all of the selected layers down to their intersection, which is usually what you want when cropping multiple layers.

So, there are a few different ways that you can crop just one layer in Photoshop. Try out each method and see which one works best for you!

PRO TIP: If you are planning on cropping just one layer in Photoshop, be aware that this may result in an uneven or distorted image.

Can You Crop Just One Layer in Photoshop?

Yes, there are a few different ways that you can crop just one layer in Photoshop.

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