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How Do I Change Increments in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 3:26 pm

When it comes to digital image manipulation, Adobe Photoshop is the gold standard. The software has been around for over three decades and is used by professionals in a variety of industries, including graphic design, photography, and web development.

Photoshop is a complex program with a wide range of features, but one of the most basic things you can do is change the increment size. Here’s how:

1. Open Photoshop and create a new document.

In the “New Document” window, set the width and height to whatever you want. For this example, we’ll use 300 pixels by 300 pixels.

2. Now that you have a new document, go to Image > Image Size.

A new window will pop up showing you the current width and height of your document, as well as the resolution. Under “Document Size,” change the width and height to whatever you want. For this example, we’ll change it to 600 pixels by 600 pixels.

3. The next thing you need to do is change the increment size. By default, Photoshop uses increments of 1 pixel, but you can change that to whatever you want.

To do so, go to Edit > Preferences > Units & Rulers. In the “Units” section, change the “Ruler Units” drop-down menu to whatever unit you want to use (inches, centimeters, millimeters, etc. ).

4. Now that you’ve changed the units, go back to Image > Image Size.

Under “Document Size,” change the width and height to whatever unit you just selected. For this example, we’ll change it to 6 inches by 6 inches.

5. That’s all there is to it! You’ve now successfully changed the increment size in Photoshop.

Conclusion:

Now that you know how to change increments in Photoshop, experiment with different sizes until you find one that works for your project.

PRO TIP: If you are not careful when changing increments in Photoshop, you could end up with some unwanted results. For example, if you change the increment from 1 to 2, you will double the size of your document.
Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.