When applying the "Distort" and "Skew"

[Loay25073522cj4s]

Hello, how is it possible to apply the "Distort" and "Skew" tools on a photo without the pixels of the photo being disorganised or not in sharp lines?

[D Fosse]

Can you show screenshots?

What is the pixel size of these files, and what is the interpolation algorithm set to?

[Loay25073522cj4s]

Dear D Fosse

Thank you for your kind reply. The pixel size of the file is 72 pixels/inch.
Regarding your second question, can you please clarify how to adjust and choose the correct interpolation algorithm in Photoshop?

Best regards
Loay

[D Fosse]

I meant size in pixels, how many pixels wide x high. The ppi number is actually irrelevant.

See my screenshot for the interpolation method.

Also, as Trevor points out below, the preview sometimes has less quality than the final rendered image. This is most likely dependent on the graphics processor. When you commit the transform, it snaps into proper sharpness.

[Loay25073522cj4s]

Thanks for your reply, but how or where can I find the pixels' width and height?
Regarding the screenshot, does it say the suitable interpolation method? And where to find it in the Photoshop software?

Regards, Loay

[Loay25073522cj4s]

Thank you again, and if I find the pixels' width and height, should I adjust or change them? If so, to which value?

[jane-e]

if I find the pixels' width and height

By @Loay25073522cj4s

Go to Image menu > Image Size and change the units to pixels. DFosse did not suggest changing them; he just wants to know what they are. 

Be sure to include the interpolation method that you are actually using. If you don't see it, show us a screenshot of your options bar when you are in Free Transform (distort and skew).

Jane

[Loay25073522cj4s]

I have attached two screenshots for the image size and the image interpolation

[D Fosse]

Scroll up a couple of posts and see my screenshot again. That's the interpolation that applies here - it overrides the one set in general preferences.

I'm also curious to know what happens when you commit the transform; what happens after you click the OK-mark. Does the final result look the same?

[Trevor.Dennis · Accepted solution]

I expect you realize that what you see while performing the Free Transform is not the same as after you OK it?  The preview is not as sharp as the final result.  But, as Dag has mentioned, Interpolation has the most impact on image quality when changing its shape and size.

If you think you might be making further adjustments, then make the layer a Smart Object before using Free Transform.

[Loay25073522cj4s]

Dear Trevor

Thank you for your kind reply.
Best regards
Loay

[Loay25073522cj4s]

Dear Trevor, thank you for this information

Loay