How can I free transform an image?
Use the [Selection] tool to select the image, then click on the [Edit] menu and select [Free Transform] or [Mesh Transformation]. Either function can be used to bend and warp an image to any angle.
Free Transform
With Free Transform, you can drag the handles into any angle to transform the image.
1. Use the [Selection] tool to select the area you want to transform.
2. Select [Edit] menu > [Transform] > [Free Transform].
3. Transform the image by dragging the guides and/or handles.
Dragging a handle while holding down Ctrl allows you to scale the image up and down.
4. Click [OK] to finalize the transformation.
Mesh Transformation
With Mesh Transformation, you can drag guides and handles, which are divided into grids, you can transform each part of the image.
1. Use the [Selection] tool to select the area you want to transform.
2. Select [Edit] menu > [Transform] > [Mesh Transformation].
3. In the Tool Properties palette, set the number of lattice points.
Up to 20 lattice points can be set up vertically and horizontally.
4. Transform by dragging the guides and/or handles.
5. Click [OK] to finalize the transformation.
Note:
Clip Studio Paint Ver. 2.3.0, released on December 5, 2023, supports multiple grid point Mesh Transformation.
Update to the latest version here.
For more information on multiple grid point Mesh Transformation, check out the following article.