To align shapes or other objects in Photopea, you need to select the layers you want to align and then use the alignment options available in the Move tool's menu.
Here's the straightforward process:
Aligning Objects in Photopea
Aligning multiple objects, whether they are shapes, text boxes, or images, helps create a clean and organized design. Photopea makes this process quick and easy.
As the reference states: "Just select multiple layers and use one of six buttons in the top menu of the Move tool, to align these layers."
Steps to Align Shapes
- Select the Move Tool: Ensure the Move tool (often represented by a cross-arrow icon) is active in your Photopea toolbar.
- Select Multiple Layers: In the Layers panel, select the shapes (or other objects) you want to align. You can select multiple layers by holding down the
Shiftkey (to select a range) or theCtrl/Cmdkey (to select individual layers) while clicking on them. - Locate Alignment Options: Look at the top menu bar, just below the main File, Edit, Image, etc., menus. When the Move tool is active and you have multiple layers selected, you will see various options appear here, including the alignment buttons.
- Choose an Alignment: In this top menu, you will find six distinct buttons dedicated to alignment. Click on the button corresponding to how you want to align your selected layers.
The Six Alignment Options
The six buttons in the Move tool's top menu provide different ways to align your selected layers relative to each other or the selection bounds. While their exact appearance might vary slightly, they typically offer the following standard alignment types:
| Alignment Button | Description |
|---|---|
| Align Left | Aligns selected layers to the leftmost edge. |
| Align Center | Aligns selected layers horizontally to their center. |
| Align Right | Aligns selected layers to the rightmost edge. |
| Align Top | Aligns selected layers to the topmost edge. |
| Align Middle | Aligns selected layers vertically to their middle. |
| Align Bottom | Aligns selected layers to the bottommost edge. |
By using these buttons after selecting your desired layers with the Move tool, you can quickly arrange your shapes and objects precisely.
