Types of transformations

When an object is selected for transformation, you can move, rotate, resize, and skew the image.You can also use mesh transformation for more precise edits.

Moving an object

Hold and drag anywhere inside the bounding box to move the selected area.You can hold Shift while dragging to move the image in 45-degree increments.

Resizing an object

When the transformation mode is set to Scale or Scale/Rotate, use the midpoint handles to transform the object along a single axis, or use the corner handles to transform along both axes.

Turn on Keep aspect ratio in the Tool Property palette to keep the original proportions even when using the midpoint handles.You can also hold Shift while resizing to keep the original ratio.

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When the transformation mode is set to anything other than Scale or Scale/Rotate, you can use keyboard shortcuts to scale the image.

·Hold down Ctrl while dragging a handle to scale the image up and down.

·Hold down Ctrl + Shift while dragging a handle to scale the image without changing the original aspect ratio.

·Hold down Ctrl + Alt while dragging a handle to scale the image from the center point.

Rotating an object

When the transformation mode is set to Rotate or Scale/Rotate, drag outside the corner handles to rotate the image.

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You can change the center of rotation by dragging it on the canvas, using the setting in the Tool Property palette, or holding Alt and clicking where you want to move the center point.

Hold down Shift to rotate in 45-degree increments.You can also hold Shift when dragging the center of rotation to move it in 45-degree increments.

To confirm a transformation, select OK on the launcher, double-tap or double-click the transformation area, or press Enter on the keyboard.To cancel and discard any changes, select Cancel on the launcher or press Esc on the keyboard.

Flipping an image

Flip an image using the Edit menu > Flip Vertical or Flip Horizontal, or use the Flip Vertical or Flip Horizontal icons in the Tool Property palette when a transformation area is active.

The image will be flipped around the center point.

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To confirm a transformation, select OK on the launcher, double-tap or double-click the transformation area, or press Enter on the keyboard.To cancel and discard any changes, select Cancel on the launcher or press Esc on the keyboard.

Note: Fill layers and Tonal Correction layers cannot be flipped.

Distorting or skewing an image

There are four tools for freely distorting images: Free Transform, Distort, Skew, and Perspective.

These transformation tools can be used on raster layers, vector layers, layer masks, image material layers, frame border folders, rulers, and selection masks.Skew can also be used on text and balloon layers.

Free Transform will transform the image along both axes when you drag a handle on the bounding box.Hold down Shift to transform the image in a single direction.

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Distort transforms the image in a single direction.You can also drag the midpoint handles to skew the image along the direction of the bounding box.

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Skew slants the image.The selected edge can move along the direction of the bounding box.Both corner and midpoint handles will skew both sides of the image.

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Perspective transform moves the corner handles in opposite directions to create a sense of perspective.Dragging a midpoint handle will skew the image.

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To confirm a transformation, select OK on the launcher, double-tap or click outside the transformation area, or press Enter on the keyboard.To cancel and discard any changes, select Cancel on the launcher or press Esc on the keyboard.

Mesh transformation

Mesh Transformation lets you make detailed adjustments to an area with a lattice grid.This can be used on raster layers, vector layers, layer masks, and selection layers.

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Mesh transformation is not available in Clip Studio Paint DEBUT.

To use Mesh Transformation, go to the Edit menu > Transform > Mesh Transformation. A lattice grid will appear around the selected area and the Tool Property palette will show settings for the transformation.

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Drag the lattice points to transform inside the selection.You can hold down Shift to move handles in 45-degree increments.

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You can change the number of horizontal and vertical lattice points using the Tool Property palette.

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To confirm the transformation, select OK on the launcher, double-tap or click outside the transformation area, or press Enter on the keyboard.To cancel and discard any changes, select Cancel on the launcher or press Esc on the keyboard.