Zooming to better view an image

You can zoom in and out of an image to better view it by using the Zoom tool.

 

To adjust the zoom level

  1. Select the Zoom tool or press the shortcut key Z.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Click on the image in the main panel to zoom in.
    • Right-click (or press Alt and click) on the image in the main panel to zoom out.

 

Tip: You can also adjust the zoom level by pressing Ctrl and rotating a mouse’s wheel or by using the zoom controls on the right-hand side of the status bar at the bottom of the Pixelitor window.

 

To change options for the Zoom tool after selecting it

  • In the tool options bar under the menu bar, change the options as needed:
    • Actual Pixels: Select to set the zoom level to 100 percent.
    • Fit Space: Select to change the size of an image so all of it is visible and it fully uses the space available in the main panel.
    • Fit Width: Select to adjust the size of an image to fit the width of the main panel.
    • Fit Height: Select to adjust the size of an image to fit the height of the main panel.

 

 

Related topic

Moving an image to view different parts with the Hand tool