What is the best way to crop a layer?

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keri herman1
Aug 5, 2003
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What is the best way to crop only a layer, rather than the entire image?
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Phosphor
Aug 5, 2003
I use the marquee tool. I select the area I want to keep, invert and then press delete.
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dave milbut
Aug 5, 2003
I use the marquee tool

me too. Also with the marquee tool, you can set the options to fixed size or fixed aspect ratio for more precise usage.
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Demetrio Mancini
Aug 5, 2003
What is the best way to crop only a layer, rather than the entire image?

I usually use a layer mask. I make the selection with the rectangular marquee tool, then add a layer mask with the button at the bottom of the layer palette. This way, you can transform or move the mask to hide or reveal parts of the layer.

Bye.
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Colin Walls
Aug 5, 2003
Keri

Do review Demetrio’s suggestion. Using masks is just as effective [actually more so!] and completely non-destructive.

I am a big fan of this approach as I love knowing that I can sort out almost any screw-up later.
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Phosphor
Aug 5, 2003
I am a big fan of this approach as I love knowing that I can sort out
almost any screw-up later.<<

Meeeeee tooo!
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Colin Walls
Aug 5, 2003
Thanks for the support Ed.

It wasn’t long ago that I "saw the light" on masks and now there’s no going back …

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