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Distort artwork using the Free Transform tool

The Free Transform tool lets you rotate, scale, shear, and distort objects.

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Transform artwork in a few simple steps.

Free Transform tool

  1. Select an object and click the Free Transform tool   or press E. 

  2. A widget containing tool options appears. Free Transform   is selected by default.

    • Free Transform   : Drag a point on the bounding box to transform the objects.
    • Perspective Distort   : Drag an object's corner handle to change its size while maintaining its angle, creating a sense of perspective.
    • Free Distort   : Drag an object's corner handle to change both its size and angle.
    • Constrain   : Select this option when using the Free Transform    and Free Distort   options to scale objects proportionally.

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