PhotoshopElements

Scale an item

  1. Select the photo, layer, selection, or shape you want to scale.
  2. Choose Image > Resize > Scale.
    Note: If you select a photo that is a Background layer (such as a photo imported from a camera or scanner), you are given the option of turning it into a regular layer so that you can transform it.
  3. Do any of the following to specify the scale amount:
    • To maintain the relative proportions (avoiding image distortion) as you scale, select Constrain Proportions, and then drag a corner handle. Alternatively, press Shift as you drag a corner handle.

    • To scale only the height or the width, drag a side handle.

    • Enter a percentage for the Width, Height, or both in the options bar.

  4. Do one of the following:
    • To apply the transformation, double-click inside the bounding box, click the Commit button  or press Enter.

    • To cancel the transformation, and click the Cancel button  or press Esc.

Scaling proportionally by dragging the corner with the scaling icon