{"id":361191,"date":"2021-11-01T22:00:46","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T19:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-resize-a-layer-in-adobe-photoshop\/"},"modified":"2021-11-01T22:00:46","modified_gmt":"2021-11-01T19:00:46","slug":"how-to-resize-a-layer-in-adobe-photoshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-resize-a-layer-in-adobe-photoshop\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Resize a Layer in Adobe Photoshop"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3bf350aece2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3bf350aece2\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-resize-a-layer-in-adobe-photoshop\/#Resize_a_Layer_Using_the_Freeform_Tool\" >Resize a Layer Using the Freeform Tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-resize-a-layer-in-adobe-photoshop\/#Resize_a_Layer_Using_a_Fixed_Size\" >Resize a Layer Using a Fixed Size<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Resize a Layer in Adobe Photoshop&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-731333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/adobe_photoshop_hero_2.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/adobe_photoshop_hero_2.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/adobe_photoshop_hero_2.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Adobe Photoshop Logo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Need to shrink that large logo that has its own layer on your photo? Make use of Adobe Photoshop\u2019s various options to resize your layers. We\u2019ll show you how to do just that.<\/p>\n<p>You could\u00a0resize a whole image using Paint 3D or another common photo editing <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>lication, but a more powerful tool like Photoshop gives you finer control over the different elements in your photo. Photoshop in fact gives you multiple options to resize layers. You can freely resize your layers using your mouse as well as resize layers by a fixed size. We\u2019ll explain both these methods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Resize Images Using Paint 3D on Windows 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resize_a_Layer_Using_the_Freeform_Tool\"><\/span>Resize a Layer Using the Freeform Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To freely resize a layer using your mouse or trackpad, use Photoshop\u2019s freeform option.<\/p>\n<p>On the Photoshop interface, in the \u201cLayers\u201d panel on the right, select the layer you want to resize.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_tip\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/336523\/what-to-do-if-you-can%E2%80%99t-find-the-layers-panel-or-any-other-panel-in-photoshop\/\">If you don\u2019t see the \u201cLayers\u201d panel, click Window &gt; Layers in Photoshop\u2019s menu bar.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-757451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1-select-layer.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select a layer in the &quot;Layers&quot; panel in Photoshop.\" width=\"650\" height=\"352\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After selecting the layer to resize click Edit &gt; Free Transform in Photoshop\u2019s menu bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-757452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-free-transform.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click Edit &gt; Free Transform in Photoshop's menu bar.\" width=\"650\" height=\"348\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll now see handles around your layer. Click one of these handles and then drag with your mouse or trackpad to resize your layer. Feel free to play around with these handles however you want.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-757453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3-resize-layer-photoshop.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Drag the handles around the photo in Photoshop.\" width=\"650\" height=\"449\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When your layer is your selected size, click the checkmark icon at the top of the Photoshop interface. This applies your changes to your layer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-757454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-save-resized-layer-photoshop.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"283\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now save your photo by clicking File &gt; Save As in Photoshop\u2019s menu bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-757455 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5-save-photo-photoshop.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click File &gt; Save As in Photoshop's menu bar.\" width=\"650\" height=\"279\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s how you resize your image layers in Photoshop. Very useful!<\/p>\n<p>You can use Photoshop to resize entire images, too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Resize an Image in Photoshop<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resize_a_Layer_Using_a_Fixed_Size\"><\/span>Resize a Layer Using a Fixed Size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To resize your layer to a specific size, use Photoshop\u2019s Move tool. With this tool, you can manually enter the width and height of your layer.<\/p>\n<p>To use this method, in the \u201cLayers\u201d panel on the Photoshop interface, click the layer you want to resize.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-757457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-choose-layer.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose a layer in the &quot;Layers&quot; panel in Photoshop.\" width=\"650\" height=\"315\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From the tools list to the left of the Photoshop interface, select the \u201cMove\u201d tool. It should be the first tool on the list. Alternatively, press V on your keyboard to activate the tool.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-757458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/7-move-tool.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click the &quot;Move&quot; tool in Photoshop.\" width=\"650\" height=\"262\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>At the top of the Photoshop interface, enable the \u201cShow Transform Controls\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-757459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/8-show-transform-controls.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Enable the &quot;Show Transform Controls&quot; option in Photoshop.\" width=\"650\" height=\"253\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll now see handles around your photo. Click one of these handles, but don\u2019t drag it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-757460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/9-select-drag-handle.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click a handle around the photo in Photoshop.\" width=\"650\" height=\"440\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>At the top of the Photoshop interface, you have various text boxes. Here, click the \u201cW\u201d box and type your layer\u2019s new width followed by \u201cpx\u201d (without quotes). Then click the \u201cH\u201d box and type the new height for your layer followed by \u201cpx\u201d (without quotes).<\/p>\n<p>The reason you type \u201cpx\u201d is to indicate that you\u2019re entering the sizes in the pixels.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-757462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/10-resize-layer.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Enter the width in &quot;W&quot; and height in &quot;H&quot; boxes in Photoshop.\" width=\"650\" height=\"259\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your layer\u2019s size will change in real-time in Photoshop. Drag the layer to reposition it on your photo if you want. Then, at the top of the Photoshop interface, click the checkmark icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-757463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/11-save-resized-layer.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"386\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Save your photo by selecting File &gt; Save As from Photoshop\u2019s menu bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-757464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/12-save-image-photoshop.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select File &gt; Save As in Photoshop's menu bar.\" width=\"650\" height=\"315\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s all there is to resizing a layer in Adobe Photoshop. Use these methods to reshape and resize any of your photo layers.<\/p>\n<p>If you have several layers in your photo and you want to combine them, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/662324\/how-to-merge-layers-in-photoshop\/\">merge those layers in Photoshop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Merge Layers in Photoshop<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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