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How Do I Add Crop Marks in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 12:25 am

Adding crop marks in Photoshop is a relatively easy process, and there are a few different ways to do it. One way is to use the “Crop Marks” option in the “File” menu.

This will bring up a dialog box with options for setting the size of the crop marks and the distance between them. Another way to add crop marks is to use the “Pen” tool. With this tool, you can draw your own crop marks on the image.

To add crop marks using the “Crop Marks” option in the “File” menu:

1. Open Photoshop and open the image you want to add crop marks to. 2. Go to the “File” menu and select “Crop Marks.”

3. In the dialog box that appears, set the size of the crop marks and the distance between them. 4. Click “OK.”

To add crop marks using the Pen tool:

1. Select the Pen tool from the toolbar.

3. In the options bar at the top of the screen, set the stroke color to black and set the stroke width to 1px. Draw your own crop marks on the image where you want them to appear.

PRO TIP: Crop marks are used to indicate where an image should be trimmed. They are typically used when an image is being printed on a large sheet of paper and then trimmed down to a smaller size. If you are not careful, you can accidentally trim off part of your image when using crop marks.
Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

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