To rotate an image by a specific number of degrees in Paint.net, you'll use the Resize tool, and then enter your desired rotation value under the Skew field. This method will not only rotate the image but also resize the canvas to fit the rotated image.
Steps to Rotate an Image by Specific Degrees in Paint.net
Here’s a breakdown of how to achieve precise rotation:
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Select Your Image: First, open the image you want to rotate in Paint.net.
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Access the Resize Tool: You can find the Resize option under the Image menu. Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + W.
- This action opens the Resize window.
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Locate the Skew Field: In the Resize window, you'll see a section for Skew. This is where you will enter the horizontal and vertical degrees for rotation.
- Note: While this field is labeled "Skew," for rotating the image, you'll only enter a value into one of the fields and the other value should be zero. Using the horizontal field will rotate the image clockwise, and using a negative horizontal field will rotate it counter-clockwise.
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Enter your Desired Degree of Rotation:
- Clockwise Rotation: Enter the degree you need to rotate in the Horizontal skew field. For example, if you want to rotate 45 degrees clockwise, enter "45" in the "Horizontal" field, and leave the "Vertical" field as "0".
- Counter-Clockwise Rotation: Enter a negative degree value in the Horizontal skew field. For example, if you want to rotate 45 degrees counter-clockwise, enter "-45" in the "Horizontal" field, and leave the "Vertical" field as "0".
- Vertical Skew: When using the Vertical Skew value, a value of 90 will cause a mirror reflection, while a value of -90 will also cause a reflection and flip. Skewing in the vertical field will not rotate the image in the same way as skewing in the horizontal field.
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Confirm Your Changes: Click OK in the Resize window. Paint.net will apply the rotation to your image, resizing the canvas if needed.
Example
For example, to rotate an image 20 degrees clockwise, enter 20 in the Horizontal field, leaving the Vertical field as 0, then click OK.
Summary
By using the Resize tool and the Skew fields, you can precisely rotate your images in Paint.net by the exact degrees you desire. Remember to use the Horizontal skew field for rotation.
