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How Do I Resize and Drag an Image in Photoshop?

Last updated on January 24, 2023 @ 5:42 am

Images can be easily resized and dragged in Adobe Photoshop using a few simple steps.

1. Select the image you want to resize and go to Edit > Free Transform1. Select the image you want to resize and go to Edit and click Free Transform 2. Resize the image by dragging one of the corner handles.

  • Holding down the Alt Key (Windows) or Option Key (Mac) will resize the area from its center.
  • Holding down the Shift key will control the current aspect ratio.
  • Holding down Shift + Alt (Windows) or Shift + Option (Mac) will resize an object proportionally.2. You can now resize your image by dragging the end points.3. Once you’re done, you can hit Enter key on your keyboard or the Check icon to save your changes.3. Once you're done, you can hit enter in your keyboard on the check icon to save your changes.4. To move your image, click the Move Tool (V) click and drag your image anywhere on the canvas and bring it your desired location.4. Click the Move Tool (V) to move your image by dragging it into your desired position.That’s how easy it is to resize and drag your image in Photoshop.
PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with Photoshop, please be aware that resizing and dragging an image can be a complicated process. We recommend that you seek out tutorials or ask for help from a more experienced user before attempting to do this. Otherwise, you may end up with an image that is distorted or unusable.
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