Photoshop

Set or move the reference point for a transformation

All transformations are performed around a fixed point called the reference point. By default, this point is at the center of the item you are transforming. However, you can change the reference point or move the center point to a different location using the reference point locator in the options bar.

  1. Choose a transformation command. A bounding box appears in the image.
  2. Do one of the following:

    • In the options bar, click a square on the reference point locator . Each square represents a point on the bounding box. For example, to move the reference point to the upper left corner of the bounding box, click the top left square on the reference point locator.

    • In the transform bounding box that appears in the image, drag the reference point . The reference point can be outside the item you want to transform.