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December 12, 2011
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I can't transform/rotate an image

  • December 12, 2011
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I'm using CS design 5.5 Photoshop. I'm trying to use edit/transform/rotate to straighten an image. I have a vertical ruler next to a vertical line I want to rotate a few degrees but my cursor arrow never changes to a double arrow to allow me to rotate the image. I'm working on a layer duplicate of the background. I'm sure it's something simple I haven't done. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

JohnB

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    Correct answer Noel Carboni

    If your goal is to rotate some component of the image on a layer, try making a selection first, then Edit - Free Transform, then drag somewhere outside the edge of the component to rotate it.

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    If your goal is to rotate the entire image, try this:

    1. Select the Ruler Tool.
    2. Drag it along a line that's supposed to be vertical or horizontal.
    3. Press the [Straighten] button up near the top of the Photoshop main window.

    -Noel

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    Noel Carboni
    Noel CarboniCorrect answer
    Legend
    December 13, 2011

    If your goal is to rotate some component of the image on a layer, try making a selection first, then Edit - Free Transform, then drag somewhere outside the edge of the component to rotate it.

    --

    If your goal is to rotate the entire image, try this:

    1. Select the Ruler Tool.
    2. Drag it along a line that's supposed to be vertical or horizontal.
    3. Press the [Straighten] button up near the top of the Photoshop main window.

    -Noel

      squatch97401
      squatch97401
      Inspiring
      December 13, 2011

      Thanks Noel, that will help me in the future

      Mike

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      rollsnut
      Known Participant
      December 14, 2011

      Noel's answer is a good one...I just like to set my own crop and if need be rebuild areas by cloning, making the photo my decision not Adobe's. There is nothing wrong with either one and the beauty of PS is you have options.

      Main thing is you got option answers to your question...I hope.

      Brad

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      rollsnut
      Known Participant
      December 13, 2011

      If you want a more sure fire way of straightening you might try this:

      In the TOOLS (if you have the bar open) find the one with the color picker.

      Hold your mouse on the black triangle in the lower right corner unti the flyout appears

      Select the RULER tool

      Using that draw either a vertical or horizontal line that is your level or straight line.

      Go to IMAGE and select IMAGE ROTATION from the options.

      Select ARBITRARY

      The degrees show up automatically (much better than a guess) and you select either clockwise or counter clockwise.

      Push the button and it should make you happier.....

      Now all you'll need do if you want it square is to mask and crop.

      Hope this help and makes it easier for you.

      Brad

      squatch97401
      squatch97401
      Inspiring
      December 13, 2011

      And don't forget that you can use a decimal point in the "Arbitray" to make finer adjustment (.1)

      Mike

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