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Madina0D4D
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how to stretch part of an image in photoshop

  • March 3, 2021
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hello, I am a beginner. I will be using photoshop for minor edits. How do I select a part of an image and then stretch it. Much like a simple microsoft paint box select and then stretching the corners of that box select. like the video below, except since that is a old video I cant seem to find the select tool the guy is using on the latest version of photoshop. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mihp1DZWXo&list=WL&index=103

 

I need this to be visual, I dont understand those articles. thank you

 

Thank you

Correct answer Trevor.Dennis

Using the 'Show Transform' bounding box will only let you edit an entire layer, and not just part of the image.  To transfor just part of an image you need to select it — usually with the rectangular marquee tool, and invoke Free Transform with Ctrl T

I suspect you know most of that, but do you know about Edit > Content Aware Scale ?

This shows what happens when CAS is used on exactly the same selection as above.  Photoshop has decided that the gaps between the people are less important than the people, and crushed those gaps leaving the people as they were.

If you keep on going, then Photoshop will still try and make as much sense of things as it can.  CAS was an early example of Adobe's use of AI, and what they now call Sensei.  There's some very clever tricks and tips happening nowadays, and it all makes our lives as content creators that much easier.

 

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Madina0D4DAuthor
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March 4, 2021
Yes! Thank you. I also finally found a youtube video. I select the layer,
select the marquee, mark the area with the marquee, then select the select
tool and press the ctrl t to enable selection, and then press shift to
enable the handles of the selection of each corner and side so that when I
adjust the size of the selected area, I am able to click and stage each
side and corner.

Youtube, but I couldn't find it on adobe tutorials. It shouldn't be that
hard to find this simple solution without having a study course on photoshop
Trevor.Dennis
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Trevor.DennisCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
March 4, 2021

Using the 'Show Transform' bounding box will only let you edit an entire layer, and not just part of the image.  To transfor just part of an image you need to select it — usually with the rectangular marquee tool, and invoke Free Transform with Ctrl T

I suspect you know most of that, but do you know about Edit > Content Aware Scale ?

This shows what happens when CAS is used on exactly the same selection as above.  Photoshop has decided that the gaps between the people are less important than the people, and crushed those gaps leaving the people as they were.

If you keep on going, then Photoshop will still try and make as much sense of things as it can.  CAS was an early example of Adobe's use of AI, and what they now call Sensei.  There's some very clever tricks and tips happening nowadays, and it all makes our lives as content creators that much easier.

 

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    Madina0D4DAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    March 4, 2021
    Yes! Thank you. I also finally found a youtube video. I select the layer,
    select the marquee, mark the area with the marquee, then select the select
    tool and press the ctrl t to enable selection, and then press shift to
    enable the handles of the selection of each corner and side so that when I
    adjust the size of the selected area, I am able to click and stage each
    side and corner.

    Youtube, but I couldn't find it on adobe tutorials. It shouldn't be that
    hard to find this simple solution without having a study course on photoshop
    lambiloon
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    lambiloonCommunity Expert
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    March 3, 2021

    Hi in the move tool you need to select show transform controls then you can do it easily...regards

    Ali Sajjad / Graphic Design Trainer / Freelancer / Adobe Certified Professional
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    Madina0D4DAuthor
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    March 3, 2021

    Thank you, how do I select show transform controls? 

     

    I will search this as well, but just incase thank you

     

     

     

     

     

    lambiloon
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    lambiloonCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    March 4, 2021

    Hi in Move Tool in the options bar you see it...regards

     

    Ali Sajjad / Graphic Design Trainer / Freelancer / Adobe Certified Professional
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