To rotate a custom image in Photoshop, navigate to the Image Rotation options and specify your desired angle. Here's a breakdown of the process:
Steps to Rotate an Image by a Custom Angle in Photoshop
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Open your Image: Open the image you wish to rotate in Adobe Photoshop.
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Navigate to Image Rotation: Go to
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Select "Arbitrary...": From the dropdown menu, choose the "Arbitrary..." option. This will open a dialog box where you can specify your custom rotation angle.
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Enter the Rotation Angle:
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Angle: In the dialog box, enter the desired rotation angle in degrees. Positive values rotate the image clockwise, while negative values rotate it counter-clockwise.
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Direction: The dialog usually provides radio buttons for Clockwise (CW) and Counter Clockwise (CCW), allowing you to visually confirm the direction of rotation.
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Click "OK": Once you've entered the angle and confirmed the direction, click "OK" to apply the rotation.
Example: To rotate an image 45 degrees clockwise, you would enter "45" in the Angle field and ensure the Clockwise direction is selected. To rotate it 30 degrees counter-clockwise, you'd enter "-30" and make sure if there's a radio button it's set to counter-clockwise.
Other Rotation Options in Photoshop
Besides custom rotations, Photoshop also provides preset rotation options under Image > Image Rotation:
- 90° CW: Rotates the image 90 degrees clockwise.
- 90° CCW: Rotates the image 90 degrees counter-clockwise.
- 180°: Rotates the image 180 degrees.
- Flip Horizontal: Flips the image horizontally.
- Flip Vertical: Flips the image vertically.
By using the "Arbitrary..." option in the Image Rotation menu, you can precisely control the rotation angle of your image in Photoshop.
