6. The Tools in the Toolbox / 6.2 Tools for All Kind of Layers

6.2.8 Distort

The Distort tool allows you to distort layers by using a grid. On selecting the tool a simple frame with 4 handles is drawn around the layer. You can now modify this frame and the layer will accordingly change its appearance.

The Distort tool has two subtools:

If you are distorting an image layer, you can lighten the result. For this PhotoLine is calculating a pseudo-height based on the strength of the distortion. Height: controls, how PhotoLine is calculating this height. Just choose the version you like most. Height: is also important, if the distortion is overlapping.

If you intend to use Distort, you should know the following: