Transformation options in Photoshop

Last updated on Oct 27, 2025

Learn about Transform commands in Adobe Photoshop to resize, reshape, and adjust perspective on layers, selections, masks, and shapes.

You can find these commands under Edit > Transform to adjust layout, refine composition, or reshape content creatively.

Transformation

Function

Scale

Resizes the selected content horizontally, vertically, or both.

Rotate

Rotates the selection around a reference point.

Skew

Slants the content vertically or horizontally by moving its sides.

Distort

Stretches or compresses content freely by moving individual corners or edges.

Perspective

Applies perspective by moving one corner, causing the opposite corner to move symmetrically.

Warp

Bends and reshapes content using a customizable grid or preset warp styles.

Rotate 180°

Rotates the object by 180 degrees.

Rotate 90° Clockwise

Rotates the object 90 degrees clockwise.

Rotate 90° Counter Clockwise

Rotates the object 90 degrees counterclockwise.

Flip Horizontal

Flips the selection along the vertical axis.

Flip Vertical

Flips the selection along the horizontal axis.