How do I resize an image in Adobe Animate?

To resize an image in Adobe Animate, you can use the Free Transform tool or modify the image's properties. Here's how:

Using the Free Transform Tool

1. Select the image: Click on the image on the stage that you want to resize. Make sure it's not locked or part of a locked layer.
2. Activate the Free Transform Tool: Choose the Free Transform tool from the Tools panel (usually the one that looks like a rectangle with a bounding box). The shortcut is typically "Q".
3. Resize: Click and drag one of the corner handles of the bounding box to resize the image.
   • To maintain proportions: Hold down the Shift key while dragging a corner handle.
   • To resize from the center: Hold down the Alt (Windows) or Option (macOS) key while dragging a corner handle.
4. Reposition (Optional): Click and drag inside the bounding box to reposition the image.
5. Confirm: Click outside the bounding box or press Enter to apply the transformation.

Modifying Image Properties

1. Select the image: Click on the image on the stage.
2. Open the Properties Panel: If the Properties panel isn't visible, go to Window > Properties.
3. Modify Width and Height: In the Properties panel, you will see the "Width" (W) and "Height" (H) fields. Enter new values for the width and height.
   • To constrain proportions: Click the chain icon between the Width and Height fields to lock the aspect ratio. This will ensure that the height changes proportionally when you change the width, and vice-versa. Clicking it again unlocks the proportions.
4. Confirm: The image will resize as you enter the new values.

Scaling Content Across All Frames

For scaling the entire scene (including images) across multiple frames, consider these steps (as implicitly suggested by the reference):

1. Select All: Select all elements in your scene that you want to scale. This can be done using the Selection tool.

2. Free Transform: Use the Free Transform tool (Q) and scale the selected content. If you have multiple frames, this will affect only the current frame.

3. Consider Symbols and Movie Clips: If you want the scaling to apply across multiple frames and instances, consider converting your image or group of images into a Symbol or Movie Clip. Then scaling the symbol will scale all instances of that symbol throughout your animation. This requires careful planning of your Animate project.

By using either the Free Transform tool or modifying the image properties, you can effectively resize images in Adobe Animate. Remember to maintain proportions using the Shift key or the constrain proportions option in the Properties Panel for the best results. For resizing across multiple frames, using symbols is often the best approach.