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Move
Move repositions the active layer or selected object without changing its pixels.
Align a subject inside a composition5 TOOLS · CATEGORY
Navigation and Cropping
Position the canvas, inspect details, rotate the workspace, and choose the final frame.
COMPARE CAPABILITIES
Choose the right tool
Each card opens a focused guide with the purpose, exact workflow, example outcomes, and a practical tip.
Space
Hand
Hand pans the visible canvas while keeping every layer and selection in place.
Navigate a zoomed-in photographZ
Zoom
Zoom changes only how large the document appears on screen; export dimensions stay unchanged.
Retouch small details accuratelyShift+R
Rotate View
Rotate View turns the workspace temporarily without rotating or resampling the image itself.
Draw smooth lines at a comfortable angleC
Crop
Crop removes unwanted outer areas and sets the final aspect ratio of the image.
Create square, portrait, or widescreen versionsRECOMMENDED WORKFLOW
How to use Navigation and Cropping tools
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Define the exact area or result you need, then choose the closest tool from the comparison below.
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Work on a separate layer or through a mask when possible so the original image remains intact.
- 03
Check edges and detail at 100% zoom, then undo or refine any change that feels too strong.
Put a tool to work
Open the editor, load an image, and apply the selected guide in practice.