You can resize a canvas in Photoshop by using the Image > Canvas Size command. This allows you to adjust the overall dimensions of your canvas, adding or removing space around your existing content.
Resizing a Canvas in Photoshop: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Open your image in Photoshop.
- Go to Image > Canvas Size.
- In the Canvas Size dialog box, you will see the current dimensions of your canvas.
- Enter the new dimensions you want for your canvas. You can choose to add space to the canvas by increasing the dimensions, or reduce the canvas by decreasing the dimensions.
- Choose where you want the added or removed space to be positioned. You can choose from the following options:
- Top: Adds space to the top of the canvas.
- Bottom: Adds space to the bottom of the canvas.
- Left: Adds space to the left of the canvas.
- Right: Adds space to the right of the canvas.
- Center: Adds space evenly to all sides of the canvas.
- Click OK to apply the changes.
Additional Tips:
- Use the "Anchor" options to control where the existing content is positioned on the resized canvas.
- You can also use the "Relative" option to adjust the canvas size based on a percentage of the original dimensions.
- For a more precise control, you can use the "Ruler" and "Guides" tools to position the content on the canvas.
By following these steps, you can easily resize your canvas in Photoshop to fit your needs.
