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Resizing the Canvas

You can use the Resize Canvas tool to crop or to expand the size of your canvas to fit layered content or to add solid backgrounds.

Resizing by Dragging

Using this method, you can resize the canvas in the following ways:

By dragging the edges of your photo to expand the canvas to your desired size.
By specifying an exact size for the canvas using pixels, inches, centimeters, or a percentage.
By applying a ratio to constrain the canvas proportions.

To Resize the Canvas by Dragging:

In Edit mode, select the Resize Canvas tool from the Toolbar at the top of the panel.
Position your cursor over the edge or corner of your image until it changes into a double-pointed arrow.
Drag the canvas' border to the desired size.
In the Context bar, press the Commit button.

For more information on the Resize Canvas tool's options available in the Context bar, see Resize Canvas.

You can use the Arrow keys to move the canvas around pixel by pixel.

Using this method, you can resize the canvas in the following ways:

By specifying an exact size for the canvas using pixels, inches, centimeters, or a percentage.
By applying a ratio to constrain the canvas proportions.

To Resize and Position the Canvas:

Resize Canvas Options

Current Dimensions	Displays the current file size and dimensions of your layer.
New Dimensions	Type your desired canvas size in the Width and Height fields. You can customize the unit of measurement with the drop-down menu. As you alter the size, the file size will update next to New Dimensions.
	Anchor	Use the Anchor buttons to lock your layer to a specific region, such as the top left corner. The canvas will expand around it.
	Aspect Ratio	Select a ratio from the drop-down list. You can define your own ratio using the Custom option. You can also delete ratios by selecting them in the drop-down and pressing the Delete button.
	Resolution	Use the Dots Per Inch field to specify a resolution.
Background Color	Select a background color for your canvas.
	Opacity	Adjust the transparency of your canvas with the Opacity slider. When you resize the canvas on an image with multiple layers, the background color is only added to the selected layer.