Priya Kapoor
MediBang Paint is a free digital painting and manga creation software for illustrators and comic book artists. It offers a range of tools for transforming artwork, including rotating and flipping images and layers. To rotate a selection in MediBang Paint, you can use the Transform Tool, which can be accessed by clicking Select → Transform from the menu or using the keyboard shortcuts CTRL+T for Windows and Command+T for Macs. Once the Transform Tool is activated, you can rotate the selected area by dragging outside the box with your finger or using the reticles. While MediBang Paint does not currently support numeric rotation, you can eyeball the rotation until it looks right.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| How to rotate | Use the Transform Tool, then touch outside the box and drag to rotate. |
| How to rotate by degree | Not possible. |
| How to rotate on iPad | Enable multi-touch gestures to perform rotations with two fingers. |
| Keyboard shortcut for Transformation Tool | CTRL+T for Windows/Command+T for Macs. |
| Transformation Tool functions | Expand, shrink, and rotate. |
| Transformation Tool options | Scale, Free Transform, Mesh Transform, and Rotate and Flip. |
| Transformation Tool uses | Alter art in a variety of ways, including enlarging the selected area, rotating it, and more. |
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What You'll Learn
Using the Transform Tool
MediBang Paint's Transformation Tool allows you to alter your art in a variety of ways. To access the Transformation Tool, click "Select" → "Transform" from the menu, or click CTRL+T for Windows/Command+T for Macs. Expand, shrink, and rotate are some of the most basic transformation functions. When you activate the Transformation Tool, its toolbar will display at the bottom of the main window.
You can use the reticles to enlarge the selected area, rotate it, and more. When you are satisfied with the result, click the “OK” button on the Transformation toolbar. If you do not like the results and want to revert to the previous state, press the “Cancel” button.
To use the Free Transformation tool, click “Select” → “Transform” from the menu and click the “Free Transform” box on the Transformation toolbar to activate the feature. This will allow you to scale, rotate, and adjust your work without having to redraw anything.
You can also use the Mesh Transformation tool to tweak even the smallest parts of your artwork. To use this tool, click “Select” → “Transform” from the menu and click the “Mesh Transform” box on the Transformation toolbar. This tool allows you to split the deformation box into multiple parts and deform only the parts you want to change.
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Accessing the Rotate Function
To access the rotate function in MediBang Paint, you need to use the Transform Tool. This tool allows you to rotate, scale, and adjust your work without redrawing.
On PCs, you can access the Transform Tool by clicking "Select" and then "Transform" from the menu. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut CTRL+T for Windows or Command+T for Macs. Once activated, the Transformation toolbar will appear at the bottom of the main window. Here, you can select Free Transform to rotate your selection freely.
On iPads, the Transform Tool can be accessed by enabling multi-touch gestures. You can then rotate the selected layer by swiping anywhere outside the area outlined in red. When you are done rotating, tap "Done."
It is important to note that rotating the canvas or layer will only change how the image is displayed. If you save and close the file, the canvas will revert to its original orientation, and the rotation will not be retained.
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Rotating with Two Fingers
To rotate your canvas with two fingers in MediBang Paint, you must first enable multi-touch gestures. Once enabled, touch the canvas with two fingers and drag your fingers across the screen as if you were rotating them. This will rotate the entire canvas, including all layers.
You can also rotate your selection using the Transform Tool. First, select the area you want to rotate, then click "Select" and "Transform" from the menu. This will allow you to rotate your selection by touching outside the box and dragging with your finger.
It is worth noting that, when using the Transform Tool, you will have to eyeball the rotation as there is no numeric control over the degree of rotation.
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Rotating by Degree
To rotate by degree in Medibang Paint Pro, you can use the Transform Tool. First, access the Transform Tool by going to "Select" → "Transform" from the menu, or by using the CTRL+T shortcut on Windows or Command+T on a Mac. Once the Transform Tool is activated, its toolbar will appear at the bottom of the main window.
Using the Transform Tool, you can rotate your selection by dragging your finger outside the box until it looks right. However, there is currently no numeric way to control the rotation by degree. This means that you will have to eyeball the rotation and adjust it manually until you are satisfied with the result.
It is worth noting that some other applications allow you to type in a specific number of degrees for rotation, but Medibang Paint Pro does not appear to have this functionality as of 2019.
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Using the Free Transform Feature
To use the Free Transform feature in Medibang Paint Pro, first, select either the layer or section that you want to transform. After you’re satisfied with your selection, tap the Transform icon on the right sidebar.
Next, tap again on the tool labeled "Free". You can then drag any of the nodes to start transforming. You can rotate, scale, and adjust your work without having to redraw a single line.
The "Free Transform" box on the Transformation toolbar allows you to activate the feature. The toolbar will display at the bottom of the main window when you activate the Transformation Tool.
You can also use the reticles to enlarge the selected area, rotate it, and perform other actions. When you are satisfied with the result, click the “OK” button on the Transformation toolbar. If you do not like the results and want to revert to the previous state, press the “Cancel” button.
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Frequently asked questions
To rotate your selection, use the Transform Tool. First, select the area you want to rotate by clicking "Select" -> "Transform" from the menu, or click CTRL+T for Windows/Command+T for Macs. Then, click outside the selected area and drag to rotate. You can also use the reticles to rotate your selection.
To rotate your canvas, use the Rotate Canvas function. This can be found by clicking "Layer" -> "Add Panel Material" from the menu. You can also enable multi-touch gestures to perform rotations with two fingers.
To rotate layers, use the Rotate Layers function. This can be found by clicking "Layer" -> "Rasterize Material" from the menu. You can also use the Transform Tool to rotate layers by swiping anywhere outside the selected area.
