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How Do I Resize an Image in Photoshop Without Distortion?

Last updated on December 12, 2022 @ 7:41 am

If you have ever tried to make a small image larger or a large image smaller, you have probably noticed that the resulting image is often blurry or distorted. This is because when you change the size of an image, you are essentially just adding or removing pixels.

When you add pixels to an image (by making it larger), Photoshop has to guess what color those pixels should be. The same goes for when you remove pixels (by making the image smaller).

There are a few ways to resize an image without distortion, but the most common and reliable method is to use the “Free Transform” tool.

Go to edit tool & click free transform photoshop

With the “Free Transform” tool selected, simply hold down the “Shift” key on your keyboard and drag one of the corners handles inward or outward. This will keep the aspect ratio of your image intact while resizing it.

Adjust image size through free transform tool photoshop

PRO TIP: If you’re not careful, you can easily distort your image when resizing in Photoshop. Be sure to use the “Free Transform” tool, and hold down the ‘Shift’ key while you’re resizing to keep the image from being distorted.

Another way to resize an image without distortion is to use the “Image Size” dialog box. To access this dialog box, go to “Image” > “Image Size” in the menu bar.

Go to image & select image size photoshop

In the “Image Size” dialog box, make sure that the “Constrain Proportions” and “Resample Image” checkboxes are selected. Then, enter your desired width or height into one of the fields, and Photoshop will automatically calculate the other dimension for you. Click “Ok” once done.

Adjust image size settings in photoshop

Once you have resized your image, you may need to crop it to remove any empty space that was created by the resizing. To do this, select the “Crop Tool” from the toolbox and then drag a marquee around the area that you want to keep. Once you have made your selection, press “Enter” or “Return” on your keyboard to crop the image.

Crop the excess area after resizing the image photoshop

Conclusion:
How Do I Resize an Image in Photoshop Without Distortion?

The best way to resize an image without distortion is by using the “Free Transform” tool or by using the “Image Size” dialog box. Both of these methods will keep the aspect ratio of your image intact while resizing it. If you need to crop your image after resizing it, use the “Crop Tool” to remove any empty space that was created by the resizing.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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