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# Layers

### Rotate layer

<figure><img src="/files/Eypz4dYGBL9rMFg0xQFn" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

You can rotate any layer from its corner or arm handles. Rotation works on images, generated visuals, uploaded assets, and tool layers, including layers that extend beyond the scene frame.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

#### Select a layer

Click a layer on the canvas to select it. The transform handles appear around it.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Move to a rotation handle

Hover just outside a corner, or over the arm handle above the layer. The cursor changes to the rotation cursor to show you are in a rotation zone.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Drag to rotate

Hold and drag to rotate the layer around its center. An angle pill follows your cursor and shows the current angle as you turn.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Release to set the angle

Release to apply the rotation. The layer keeps the angle you set.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Hold **Shift** while rotating to snap to the nearest 15° increment.
{% endhint %}

***

### Flip layer

<figure><img src="/files/tOZGjXyGOyefLSKzSvVx" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Flipping mirrors a layer in place. The layer keeps the same position, size, and bounding box, and the flip composes with any rotation already applied.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

#### Right-click the layer

Right-click a single selected layer to open the layer menu.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Choose a flip direction

Select <kbd><mark style="color:$primary;">**Flip horizontal**<mark style="color:$primary;"></kbd> to mirror left to right, or <kbd><mark style="color:$primary;">**Flip vertical**<mark style="color:$primary;"></kbd> to mirror top to bottom.

The flip applies immediately.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}
To undo a flip, use your normal undo. Flipping the same direction twice returns the layer to its original state.
{% endhint %}

***

### FAQ

<details>

<summary><strong>Can I rotate to an exact angle from a resize handle?</strong></summary>

Yes. Hover a corner resize handle and hold **⌘ Command** (or **Ctrl** on Windows). The corner switches to rotation mode while the key is held, and dragging rotates the layer. Release the key to return to resizing.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Can I rotate several layers at once?</strong></summary>

Yes. Select a group or multiple layers and rotate them as a single unit. They rotate around the center of the combined selection.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Why don't I see the flip options for my layer?</strong></summary>

Flip is available for images, generated visuals, uploaded assets, masks, and product assets. The options do not appear for:

* Text layers
* Groups
* Locked layers
* More than one layer selected at once

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>What happens to a flipped layer when I keep working on it?</strong></summary>

Nothing changes about your task. Flipping is an in-place transform, so the task you are on continues with the flipped layer as its current state.

</details>


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