Struggling to change the aspect ratio of your image in Photoshop? This guide will provide simple steps to help you master this process. By learning this, you can enhance your photo editing skills and improve the overall visual quality of your images.
Start by launching Photoshop on your computer. Navigate to the “File” menu, select “Open,” and choose the image you wish to edit. Click “Open” to load it into Photoshop.
Locate the toolbar on the left side of your screen. The Crop Tool icon looks like two intersecting right angles. Click on it to activate the tool.
Alternatively, you can press the “C” key on your keyboard to quickly access the Crop Tool.
With the Crop Tool active, look at the top of the screen for an option labeled “Aspect Ratio.” Click on it, and input your desired width and height ratio.
Photoshop also offers preset aspect ratios. To use these, click on the “Aspect Ratio” dropdown and select your desired ratio, like 1×1 for a square image.
Once you’ve set the aspect ratio, a crop box will appear on your image. Click and drag the corners or edges of the box to adjust the crop area as needed.
To apply the crop, navigate to the top of the screen and click the checkmark icon.
Alternatively, press “Enter” on your keyboard to apply the crop.
Take a moment to review your cropped image. Make sure it fits your needs and expectations.
If you’re not satisfied with the crop, you can undo it. Open the History Panel by navigating to “Window” and then “History.” Click on the state before the crop was applied.
You can also press “Ctrl+Z” or “Command+Z” on your keyboard to undo the last action.
Once you’re happy with the cropped image, go to “File” and then “Save As” to save the image. Choose your desired location and file format, and click “Save.”
