How Do I Resize a Drawing in Photopea?

Resizing drawings in Photopea is straightforward and can be achieved through several methods, depending on your needs and the type of drawing.

Method 1: Using the Image Size Menu

This method is ideal for resizing the entire canvas and adjusting the resolution.

1. Open your drawing: In Photopea, open your drawing using File > Open.
2. Access Image Size: Go to Image > Image Size.
3. Set Dimensions: Specify the new width and height. You can choose units (inches, pixels, centimeters, etc.). Note that changing the resolution (DPI) will affect the file size and print quality.
4. Confirm: Click "OK" to apply the changes.

This method is best for overall resizing and changing the resolution simultaneously. The reference, "Resizing. Open your image in Photopea (File - Open), and then, press Image - Size. Set the units to Inches, and set the Width to 9 and the Height to 9 (one side should have the required size, another can be larger - we will cut it later). Set the DPI to 300, and press OK," directly supports this approach.

Method 2: Using the Free Transform Tool

This method provides more control, allowing you to resize individual layers or selections proportionally or non-proportionally.

1. Select the layer or area: Select the layer containing your drawing or make a selection around the part you want to resize.
2. Activate Free Transform: Go to Edit > Free Transform or press Ctrl+T (or Cmd+T on macOS). Handles will appear around the selection.
3. Resize: Drag the corner handles to resize proportionally (hold Shift to maintain aspect ratio), or drag the side handles to resize individually.
4. Confirm: Press Enter to apply the transformation.

This method is confirmed by multiple sources, including the Photopea documentation on "Free Transform" and Reddit user comments describing the "Edit -> Transform -> Scale" method which is functionally equivalent.

Method 3: Using the Scale Tool (Within Transform)

This is a variation of the Free Transform method, directly accessed via the menu:

1. Select your layer or make a selection.
2. Go to Edit > Transform > Scale.
3. Resize using the handles, holding Shift for proportional scaling.
4. Press Enter to confirm.

This method is explicitly mentioned in several sources, including a Reddit comment, "Click Edit -> Transform -> Scale".

Remember to save your work after resizing your drawing. Choosing the right method depends on whether you need to resize the entire canvas or just a portion of your drawing and whether you need to maintain the aspect ratio. For vector shapes, Photopea's improved interface allows resizing, rotating, and adjusting corner radius without switching tools.