Transforming a canvas

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Learn how to transform canvases to rotate, scale, and/or reposition them, using gestures or various tools in the different versions of Sketchbook.

For how to use the Transform tool, see How to use transforms.

If you're looking for how to resize an image, not the entire canvas, see How to resize images.

Transforming your canvas in Sketchbook Pro for desktop

In the menu bar, in the Image menu, you will find tools for flipping and mirroring your canvas.

To flip the canvas vertically, select Image > Flip Canvas Vertically.

To flip the canvas horizontally, select Image > Mirror Canvas.


Transforming your canvas in Sketchbook for mobile devices

Rotating your canvas

Rotate an existing canvas in the Gallery

  1. Enter the Gallery and scroll to the piece you want to rotate. Note: canvas rotation tools are not available in Album view
  2. Above the piece, tap to rotate the canvas clockwise in 90 degree increments. When the canvas looks the way you want it to, tap it to open it.

Flipping the canvas

Flipping the canvas can be done from the canvas view (in canvas). Tap the marking menu  at the bottom of the screen and choose .