Inserting an image as a layer, but resize to current canvas size

[billy bob 2020]

I would like to insert an image onto an existing canvas with the new image resized to existing canvas. Can this be done? How?

[ardneh]

Open the second image, resize, then copy/paste
into a new layer in the first image.
 

[Ego Eram Reputo]

9 hours ago, ardneh said:

Open the second image, resize, then copy/paste
into a new layer in the first image.

 

or

1. Open the first image
2. Open the second image
3. Ctrl + C on the second image
4. Return to the first image
5. Ctrl + Shift + V (paste in to new layer.)

When you do step 5 the move tool is activated automatically. All you need to do is grab the South East corner nub and drag it to the corner of the canvas.

[ardneh]

Using EER's method---

 

If the second image's aspect ratio is different
from the first image, hold the Shift key down 
while doing this part:

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...grab the South East corner nub and drag it to the corner of the canvas.

 

This will avoid distorting the image.

 

(Actually it's a good idea to hold down the 
Shift key even if it is the same aspect ratio.)
 

Edited December 19, 2020 by ardneh