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Ru9623
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December 17, 2019
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P: Align layers in Photoshop for iPad

  • December 17, 2019
  • 26 replies
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Is there a way to align layers in photoshop on the iPad? Seems like there should be as it is impossible to Center anything. 

26 replies

Bytebliss
Participant
March 12, 2026

Yes, you can align layers in Photoshop on the iPad, but the options are a bit more limited compared to the desktop version.

To align layers, first select the Move Tool. Then select the layers you want to align from the Layers panel (you can multi-select by tapping and holding a layer and choosing additional ones). Once multiple layers are selected, alignment options such as Align Left, Center, Right, Top, Middle, and Bottom should appear in the tool options.

If you're trying to center an object on the canvas, one workaround is to select both the object layer and the background layer, then use the center alignment options.

Keep in mind that the iPad version of Photoshop still doesn’t include every desktop feature yet, so some alignment workflows can feel different. Adobe continues to update the app, so more layout tools may be added in future updates.

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muzzammilhussain
Participant
February 24, 2026

Try desktop version.

AaronBailey
Participant
December 5, 2024

Very disappointing. I've been waiting years for the align feature, patiently waiting. We need Competition in this space, Adobe's too big. No longer listens to its customers.

Participant
September 20, 2024

Almost 5 years later and still nothing... Adobe
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Participant
May 2, 2024

I found out that most things are available in the desktop version, which comes free with the ipad subscription. No use if you dont have access to a desktop/laptop, though. 

jane-e
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 23, 2026

@Ethan35207423uowb wrote: …desktop version, which comes free with the ipad subscription

 

hi Ethan,

It’s actually the opposite. When you subscribe to the desktop version, it includes the iPad. When you subscribe through Apple for the iPad version, it does not include the desktop version.

 

Jane

 

Participant
May 1, 2024

I literally just got PS for my iPad, was just playing with it a little bit to see how it worked.. one of the first things I went to do was to center a text layer.

 

...Nope! Are you serious? Centering / aligning has to be one of the first things PS ever did!

 

I am shocked to learn that this is not supported. What the !%&@???

Participant
February 10, 2024

Same problem. Sad to read the comments, here. Guess ill be cancelling my subscription in the first month as its something I really need.

Participant
December 30, 2023

Ok, so it's been almos 5 years now since this comment. Still no aligment. Way to go Adobe

Participant
October 7, 2023

It's October 2023, and I might just leave the Adobe ecosystem because of disappointments like this.

Participant
March 4, 2023

Is there any feedback after 4 years, Adobe?