Zooming in Photoshop is an essential skill that helps you work with precision. Whether you’re editing images, retouching photos, or designing graphics, knowing how to zoom in Photoshop can improve your workflow. Here’s a quick guide to zooming in efficiently.
1. Using the Zoom Tool
- Select the Zoom Tool (Z) from the toolbar.
- Click on the image to zoom in.
- Hold Alt (Windows) / Option (Mac) and click to zoom out.
2. Keyboard Shortcuts for Zooming
- Press Ctrl + Plus (+) (Windows) or Cmd + Plus (+) (Mac) to zoom in.
- Use Ctrl + Minus (-) (Windows) or Cmd + Minus (-) (Mac) to zoom out.
- Press Ctrl + 0 (Windows) or Cmd + 0 (Mac) to fit the image to the screen.
3. Scroll Wheel and Touchpad Zooming
- Hold Alt (Windows) / Option (Mac) and scroll up to zoom in.
- Use pinch gestures on a touchpad for smooth zooming.