Chapter 9: Geometric Transformations
Using the Image menu, you can quickly change the geometric properties of an image. This is useful when a camera doesn’t correctly log if an image should be in portrait or landscape mode. You can also flip or flop an image to create a mirrored image.
Rotating an Image
Using the Image menu you can easily rotate an image in 90˚ increments.
- You can open in the Edit mode or simply have it selected in the Library view.
- Choose Image > Rotate and choose from two options:
- Rotate Left turns the image 90˚ counterclockwise.
- Rotate Right turns the image 90˚ clockwise.
- If needed, the command can be chosen multiple times.
Flipping an Image
Whether it’s for creative purposes or for technical reasons, you can flip or flop an image. This effectively creates a mirrored image.
- You can open in the Edit mode or simply have it selected in the Library view.
- Choose Image > Flip and choose from two options:
- Flip Horizontal revolves the image 180˚ horizontally to create a mirrored image.
- Flip Vertical revolves the image 180˚ vertically to create a mirrored image.
- If needed, the commands can be combined.
