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I want to convert a rectangular image of a rug (tif, gif, or jpg) into a trapezoidal
image, so that I can insert it into a photo of a room and have it fit the
perspective of the room and show how the rug will look with the furniture. I
have been unable to find a way to do this in either Photoshop or Illustrator. Can
you help?
Hi Kathy - Depending on your version of Photoshop, you can use the Transform or Perspective tools. You will find these options under Edit > Transform > Perspective. In older versions than CS, I believe you had a checkbox available in the toolbar when you selected Edit > Transform, or you can grab a corner and hold down Ctrl/Cmd + Alt/Apple + Shift while dragging (leave off Shift to manipulate a corner without perspective).
In CS2/3, you can also use the Warp tool to have a more fluid control, but it can be difficult to get right.
Be sure your rug image is on a layer by itself, and always work on a copy or duplicate layer so you don't lose your original image.
If you have further questions, please feel free to ask!
-Scott
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Scott Valentine
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Author, "Real World Compositing with Photoshop CS4 (Peachpit)". Beginning to expert questions for Photoshop CS5 Extended, including 3D capabilities. I am also an expert here for Digital Photography. Please - NO questions on Lightroom, Elements, Express or versions earlier than CS4. These questions will be discarded.
Experience
Author, "Real World Compositing with Photoshop CS4" (available from Peachpit.com in January, 2009). I have been a professional level user since 1999, and have used Photoshop for photography, fine art, graphic design, web design, and technical image analysis. I have also conducted classes at the college level in both artistic and technical uses. I am currently an Adobe User Group manager.
Organizations
National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Los Alamos Multimedia Users Group.
Publications
CommunityMX.com, Real World Compositing with Photoshop CS4 (Adobe Press).
Education/Credentials
Bachelor's degree, Physics
Awards and Honors
Several awards for digital photography.
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