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dmitryb80299766
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April 14, 2026
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Changing canvas size

  • April 14, 2026
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Hello all!

For the past version or two Photoshop changed the way a size can be changed. The default used to be that you just say the new canvas size, and it sets to the new number. Now it asks for the difference between the current size and the one you want. Which requires a ridiculous amount of math to get to the exact decimal point you need. There’s gotta be a way to set it back to simply state the desired new canvas size, right?? Anybody know how to do that?

(Also how to default it to be in inches vs. pixels.)

 

Thanks!

    Correct answer gener7

    Uncheck “Relative” in the Canvas size dialog.

     

    Ctrl or Cmd R to show Rulers, then right or ctrl click on the ruler to set your default measurement units. If you choose inches, Canvas Size shoulld default to inches.

    2 replies

    dmitryb80299766
    Participating Frequently
    April 14, 2026

    D’oh! LOL that was it!

    Claire H.
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    April 14, 2026

    Hi ​@dmitryb80299766, I am glad to hear that ​@gener7 suggestion worked for you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any other questions or encounter any issues. Happy editing! ^CH

    gener7
    Community Expert
    gener7Community ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    April 14, 2026

    Uncheck “Relative” in the Canvas size dialog.

     

    Ctrl or Cmd R to show Rulers, then right or ctrl click on the ruler to set your default measurement units. If you choose inches, Canvas Size shoulld default to inches.

    dmitryb80299766
    Participating Frequently
    April 14, 2026

    Thanks! I did that and Image Size defaults to inches, but Canvas Size remains at Pixels…. 🤷🏻

    gener7
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    April 14, 2026

    Strange. It works in Macos 26.4.1/Ps 27.5

    Try manually changing it to inches and see if it stays. 

    Check under Preferences > Units and Rulers and try restarting Photoshop.