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How Do You Change Proportionally Canvas Size in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 12:36 pm

When you are working with images in Adobe Photoshop, you may find that you need to change the size of the canvas. The process is actually quite simple and can be done in a few steps. Here’s how:

1. Open the image you wish to edit in Adobe Photoshop.

2. Select the “Image” drop-down menu at the top of the screen and choose “Canvas Size.”

3. A new window will pop up.

In the drop-down menu next to “Width,” select “percent.” Then, enter the percentage by which you wish to increase or decrease the size of your canvas in the field next to it. For example, if you want to increase the size of your canvas by 20%, you would enter “120” in this field.

4. If you want to change the height of your canvas as well, select “percent” from the drop-down menu next to “Height” and enter the desired percentage in the field next to it. Otherwise, leave this setting at “0.”

5. To ensure that your image is not distorted when you change its canvas size, select “Relative” from the drop-down menu next to “Anchor.” This will keep your image in its original proportions as you change the size of its canvas.

6. When you’re happy with your settings, click “OK.”

And that’s all there is to it! With just a few clicks, you can easily change the size of your image’s canvas in Adobe Photoshop.

PRO TIP: If you are not careful when changing the canvas size in Photoshop, you can end up distorting or resizing your image. Be sure to check the “Constrain Proportions” box in the Canvas Size dialog box to prevent this from happening.

Whether you’re trying to make a image fit a specific space or just want to enlarge or reduce an image, learning how to change proportionally canvas size in Photoshop is a helpful skill

. Follow these steps and you’ll be able to resize any image’s canvas quickly and without distorting the original proportions of your photo.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.