{"id":504606,"date":"2022-10-28T20:00:04","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T17:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-zoom-in-on-photoshop\/"},"modified":"2022-10-28T20:00:04","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T17:00:04","slug":"how-to-zoom-in-on-photoshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-zoom-in-on-photoshop\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Zoom In on Photoshop"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 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-6af0c5190582a\" 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-6af0c5190582a\" 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-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-zoom-in-on-photoshop\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Zoom_In_on_Photoshop%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Zoom In on Photoshop&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-zoom-in-on-photoshop\/#How_to_Zoom_In_on_Photoshop\" >How to Zoom In on Photoshop<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-zoom-in-on-photoshop\/#Use_the_Zoom_Tool\" >Use the Zoom Tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-zoom-in-on-photoshop\/#Use_the_Scroll_Wheel_on_the_Mouse\" >Use the Scroll Wheel on the Mouse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-zoom-in-on-photoshop\/#Use_a_Menu_Bar_Option\" >Use a Menu Bar Option<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-zoom-in-on-photoshop\/#Use_a_Keyboard_Shortcut\" >Use a Keyboard Shortcut<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-zoom-in-on-photoshop\/#Use_Animated_Zoom\" >Use Animated Zoom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-zoom-in-on-photoshop\/#Make_the_Image_Fit_Your_Screen\" >Make the Image Fit Your Screen<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Zoom_In_on_Photoshop%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Zoom In on Photoshop&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-810802\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/adobe_photoshop_hero_1200x675.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Adobe Photoshop logo on a blue background.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can zoom in on Photoshop by activating the Zoom tool (with the Z key), holding down Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac) and scrolling with the mouse wheel, selecting View &gt; Zoom In or Zoom Out from the menu bar, or pressing the Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) and &#8220;+&#8221; keyboard shortcut. You can also use Animated Zoom by enabling it in Photoshop&#8217;s settings.<\/p>\n<p>To take a closer look at your photos or for precision editing, you may want to zoom in on your images. Luckily, Adobe Photoshop offers various ways to enlarge your photos, including on-screen options and keyboard shortcuts. We\u2019ll show you how to zoom in on Photoshop here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Make More Precise Selections with Photoshop&#8217;s Select and Mask<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Zoom_In_on_Photoshop\"><\/span>How to Zoom In on Photoshop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_Zoom_Tool\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Use the Zoom Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using Photoshop\u2019s Zoom tool is the easiest way to zoom in (and out) on your images. With this tool, you simply click a point on your photo and the app zooms in.<\/p>\n<p>While your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/292999\/how-to-open-multiple-images-in-one-document-in-photoshop\/\">photo is open in Photoshop, select the Zoom tool (a magnifying glass icon) in the tool list on the left of your screen. Alternatively, press Z on your keyboard.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-842479\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1-use-photoshop-zoom-tool.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the Zoom tool on the left.\" width=\"523\" height=\"313\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>With the Zoom tool now activated, click the area of your photo you want to zoom into. Photoshop will enlarge that region of the photo. Keep clicking to zoom even further.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-842480\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2-click-zoom-photoshop.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"381\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To zoom out of your photo, press and hold down the Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac) key and click on your image.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Open Multiple Images in One Document in Photoshop<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_Scroll_Wheel_on_the_Mouse\"><\/span>Use the Scroll Wheel on the Mouse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another way to zoom in Photoshop is to use <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/741726\/why-do-mice-have-scroll-wheels-microsoft-intellimouse-turns-25\/\">your mouse\u2019s scroll wheel. You move the wheel and Photoshop zooms in or out on your photo.<\/p>\n<p>To use it, press and hold down the Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac) key on your keyboard and scroll your mouse wheel up or down. Your photo will zoom in and out.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> This method doesn\u2019t require you to activate the Zoom tool. You can use any app tool and still zoom in and out on your photo.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_Menu_Bar_Option\"><\/span>Use a Menu Bar Option<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019d prefer using an on-screen option, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/718636\/how-to-hide-and-unhide-menu-items-in-adobe-photoshop\/\">there\u2019s a menu bar option you can use to zoom in and out on your photos.<\/p>\n<p>First, open your photo with Photoshop. Then, from the app\u2019s menu bar, select \u201cView.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-842481\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3-photoshop-view-menu.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"603\" height=\"306\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cView\u201d menu, choose \u201cZoom In\u201d to zoom in on your photo or choose \u201cZoom Out\u201d to zoom out.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-842483\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/4-photoshop-view-zoom-in-out.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;Zoom In&quot; or &quot;Zoom Out.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"331\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Hide (and Unhide) Menu Items in Adobe Photoshop<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_Keyboard_Shortcut\"><\/span>Use a Keyboard Shortcut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re a keyboard ninja, Photoshop has a keyboard shortcut that allows you to enlarge your pictures.<\/p>\n<p>Press Ctrl and \u201c+\u201d (Windows) or Command and \u201c+\u201d (Mac) on your keyboard. To zoom out, press Ctrl and \u201c-\u201d (Windows) or Command and \u201c-\u201d (Mac) shortcut.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/731567\/how-to-change-keyboard-shortcuts-in-photoshop\/\">customize your Photoshop keyboard shortcuts if you prefer using a custom shortcut to activate various options.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Change Keyboard Shortcuts in Photoshop<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Animated_Zoom\"><\/span>Use Animated Zoom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using Animated Zoom, you can click and hold a point on your picture and Photoshop will slowly zoom in on that portion of the photo for you.<\/p>\n<p>To use the feature, you\u2019ll have to activate it first. Do that by opening Photoshop\u2019s settings from Edit (or Photoshop on Mac) &gt; Preferences &gt; General.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-842484\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5-photoshop-general-preferences.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select Edit &gt; Preferences &gt; General.\" width=\"611\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In \u201cPreferences,\u201d from the \u201cGeneral\u201d tab, turn on the \u201cAnimated Zoom\u201d option. Then, in the window\u2019s top-right corner, select \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-842485\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/6-enable-photoshop-animated-zoom.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Back on the photo, enable the Zoom tool by pressing Z. Then, click and hold a point on your photo and let Photoshop zoom in on that area for you.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-842487\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/7-click-hold-zoom-photoshop.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"362\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To zoom out, you\u2019d click and hold the photo while pressing and holding down the Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac) key on your keyboard.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_the_Image_Fit_Your_Screen\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">Make the Image Fit Your Screen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can also zoom all the way out and make the photo fit your Photoshop window.<\/p>\n<p>To do that, from Photoshop\u2019s menu bar, select View &gt; Fit on Screen. Or, press the Ctrl+0 (Windows) or Command+0 (Mac) keyboard shortcut.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-842489\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/8-fit-photo-screen-photoshop.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select View &gt; Fit on Screen.\" width=\"650\" height=\"312\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your entire photo is now visible in the Photoshop window.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Want to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/819854\/zoom-in-on-windows\/\">zoom in on your Windows PC? 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