You can change the angle of an image in Photopea using fixed rotation options or by rotating it freely to any arbitrary angle.
There are two primary methods to change the angle of an image in Photopea:
Rotating by Fixed Angles (e.g., 90 Degrees)
This method is useful for quickly rotating an image by standard increments like 90 or 180 degrees, or flipping it.
- Access Transform Options: Go to the main menu at the top.
- Select Rotation: According to the reference, you go to Image > Transform.
- Choose Angle: From the Transform options, you can select fixed rotations such as Rotate 90° Clockwise or Rotate 90° Counter Clockwise.
Reference Note: The provided reference specifically mentions using Image > Transform and selecting Rotate 90 degrees. It also mentions being able to "flip the image" through these transformation options.
You'll also find options like Rotate 180° and Flip Horizontal/Vertical in the Image > Transform menu.
Rotating by Any Arbitrary Angle
If you need to rotate an image by a specific degree value or manually tilt it, the Free Transform tool is the most flexible option.
- Select the Layer: Ensure the image layer you want to rotate is selected in the Layers panel.
- Activate Free Transform: Go to the main menu and select Edit > Free Transform. Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+T (Windows) or Cmd+T (Mac).
- Rotate: Once the Free Transform bounding box appears around your image:
- Manual Rotation: Move your cursor outside one of the corners of the bounding box. The cursor will turn into a curved double-arrow. Click and drag to rotate the image freely. Hold Shift while dragging to constrain rotation to 15-degree increments.
- Specific Angle: Look at the options bar that appears at the top of the screen when Free Transform is active. Find the Angle input field (often represented by a degree symbol °). Click on this field and type in the exact angle you want to rotate the image by. A positive value rotates clockwise, and a negative value rotates counter-clockwise.
- Apply Transformation: Press Enter or click the checkmark icon in the options bar to confirm the rotation. Press Esc or click the cancel icon to discard the changes.
Tip: Using Free Transform allows for precise control over the angle, making it suitable for aligning images or creative tilting effects.
| Method | Rotation Type | Ease of Use | Precision | Reference Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image > Transform | Fixed Angles (90°, 180°, Flip) | High | Low (Fixed) | Yes |
| Edit > Free Transform | Any Angle, Manual Tilt | Medium | High (Specific Input) | No |
By utilizing these methods in Photopea, you can easily adjust the angle of your image layer to fit your creative needs.
