To crop an image in Adobe Photoshop CS6, select the Crop Tool, adjust the crop boundaries, and then finalize the crop. However, if Photoshop crops the image to a rectangle when you need a different shape, pressing Ctrl+X (Cut) and then Ctrl+V (Paste) might help avoid that.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
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Select the Crop Tool: Find the Crop Tool in the Tools panel on the left side of your screen. It looks like two intersecting right angles.
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Adjust the Crop Boundaries: Once the Crop Tool is selected, a bounding box will appear around your image. You can drag the corners or sides of this box to define the area you want to keep.
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Finalize the Crop: After adjusting the boundaries, press Enter (Return on Mac) or click the checkmark in the options bar at the top of the screen to apply the crop.
Dealing with Rectangular Crop Issue:
The provided reference mentions an issue where Photoshop defaults to a rectangular crop. If you need a different shape, the suggestion is to:
- Press Ctrl+X (Cut) to cut the selected area.
- Press Ctrl+V (Paste) to paste it.
This workaround might help if you're encountering unexpected rectangular crops. However, using the appropriate selection tools (e.g., Lasso Tool, Magic Wand) to define the desired shape before cropping is generally a better approach. Then, "Image > Crop" will crop to the tightest rectangle that encompasses your selection.
