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Scale layer and retain aspect ratio


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Short version: how do you scale a layer while retaining aspect ratio?

Longer version: I see I can select within a layer and then drag one of the corner handles and resize that layer. But unless I manage to drag perfectly, the aspect ratio of my selection gets distorted as well. Is there a way to lock the aspect ratio while I'm scaling? Or is there a way to scale a layer using a dialog where I just give it the scaling percentage?

Thanks!

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Copy the layer, and paste it in another blank image, and crop to the selection.

Than go to image, resize, and make sure the "Maintain Aspect Ratio" box is checked. Than paste into the original image.

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Short version: how do you scale a layer while retaining aspect ratio?

Longer version: I see I can select within a layer and then drag one of the corner handles and resize that layer. But unless I manage to drag perfectly, the aspect ratio of my selection gets distorted as well. Is there a way to lock the aspect ratio while I'm scaling? Or is there a way to scale a layer using a dialog where I just give it the scaling percentage?

Thanks!

Just hold down the Shift key when resizing by using the corner handles.

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