Correcting converging lines in Photoshop and using the crop tool

With Photoshop CC 2015.5, several fascinating features were introduced to help you tackle technical challenges faster and more accurately. In particular, the ability to correct converging lines and use the cropping tool more effectively will excite you. Let's go through these new tools step by step.

Key Insights

• Converging lines can be easily corrected with the new transform tool in Camera Raw.
• The improved cropping tool allows you to make automatic pixel additions during image editing.

Step-by-Step Guide

Fixing Converging Lines for a Perfect Image

Let's start by correcting converging lines. These often occur due to lens distortions, which are particularly noticeable in architectural subjects such as churches or buildings. To use the correction features, open your image in Photoshop and navigate to the filters. Select the filter area and then the Camera Raw filter.

Once there, click on the transform tool. Here you can choose from various options; for our purposes, we will focus on the section for correcting converging lines. Select the option that allows you to draw guide lines.

Now, click and drag with the mouse button held down to draw a line along the architectural elements that need correction. You can create one or more lines to perfectly adjust the perspective.

Once you have placed the lines, confirm your selection by clicking "OK". The image will instantly be straightened. Take a look at the result – the church now looks more stable, and the converging lines are gone.

Managing Image Content with the Cropping Tool

After editing the image, we face the challenge of filling the now empty spaces on the right and left. This is where the improved cropping tool comes into play. If you want to add some text or graphic elements, you need to make good use of the available space.

First, create an image that you want to crop. Then activate the cropping tool and drag from the desired corner of the frame to enlarge the workspace.

It is important to enable the checkbox for content-aware fill. This allows Photoshop to automatically generate content to fill the empty areas.

Once you have confirmed the adjustments, you will see that Photoshop has creatively generated new pixels to close the gaps. If you wait a moment, you will see the result – the sky or other backgrounds appear harmonious and make the image look more vibrant.

Other Application Examples

Look at additional images to discover the versatile possibilities. If you need more space, for example, to add more elements, go back to the cropping tool and adjust the frame accordingly.

As you can see, Photoshop can work precisely and fills the empty spaces almost seamlessly. However, in complex scenes, it may sometimes be necessary to make small adjustments, which can be quickly done with the healing brush.

In summary, these new features in Photoshop CC 2015.5 can really make a big difference in editing your images. Whether it’s correcting converging lines or efficiently managing image content when cropping – these tools help you achieve high-quality outputs.

Summary – Improving Converging Lines and New Cropping Tool in Photoshop

In this tutorial, you learned how to efficiently correct converging lines with the transform tool in Camera Raw and use the improved cropping tool to automatically add pixels. Use these features to take your image projects to the next level.