Adding an image

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In Sketchbook, you can import TIFF, JPEG, PNG, PSD, BMP, and GIF image files.

Importing an image in Sketchbook Pro for desktop

An image can be inserted onto the current layer or imported onto a new layer. Once an image is added, the Transform puck appears so that you can reposition, rotate, and or scale the image.

To import an image to your existing canvas:

• Select File > Add Image, then select your file.
• or, in the Layer Editor, click  , then select a file.

To automatically add an image to a new layer, ensure that the Preference Add Image: import into a new layer is checked. To always add an image to the current layer, ensure that the preference Add Image: import into a new layer is not checked.

Once an image added to a layer, it is rasterized into the layer. You can no longer rotate, scale, or move it separately from the rest of the layer without using selection and transform. If you do not like its placement, choose to undo it and try again.

Adding an image in Sketchbook for mobile devices

Importing an image as a new layer in an existing canvas

1. In the toolbar, tap  Import Image.
2. Tap  to launch your File browser and select a file, or choose to import from Photos or take a new photo using the camera.

When the image imports, you'll automatically be put in the Transform workspace. Use the tools to stretch, move, scale, rotate, and/or flip the image. 

• Tap-drag the image to freely move it in any direction on the canvas.
• Tap  to nudge the content one pixel at a time, by tapping an arrow or tap-drag from the middle to move in any direction or on an arrow to move in that direction.
• Tap  to flip the image vertically.
• Tap  to flip the image horizontally.
• Tap  to rotate the image counter-clockwise.
• Tap  to rotate the image clockwise.

When you are happy with the placement of the imported image, tap  to accept the changes

Importing an image as a new canvas

From the Gallery, tap  and select either:

•  New from Image - launches your Files browser for you to select the image you want to import. A new canvas will open with the selected image
•  Add Image to Gallery - launches your Files browser for you to select the image you want to import. Once the image is selected you will return to the Gallery
•  Add Scans to Gallery - to use the scan sketches tool