{"id":697,"date":"2024-10-02T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creditcardcanada.net\/?p=697"},"modified":"2024-12-10T14:12:35","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T14:12:35","slug":"the-lightroom-transform-panel-a-comprehensive-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creditcardcanada.net\/index.php\/2024\/10\/02\/the-lightroom-transform-panel-a-comprehensive-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lightroom Transform Panel: A Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\/how-to-use-the-lightroom-transform-tool\/\">The Lightroom Transform Panel: A Comprehensive Guide<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\">Digital Photography School<\/a>. It was authored by <a href=\"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\/author\/neilcreek\/\">Neil Creek<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><span class=\"responsive-image wp-image-249748\" style=\"width:1200px\"><span class=\"space\" style=\"width:1200px;padding-top:93.33%\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1120\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"A guide to the Lightroom Transform panel\" class=\"wp-image-249748 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/digital-photography-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lightroom-transform-panel-1006.jpg?resize=1200%2C1120&amp;ssl=1\"><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>While Lightroom\u2019s Transform tools often go unnoticed by casual editors, they offer an incredibly powerful solution to a problem that has plagued many a photographer: perspective distortion. In fact, perspective distortion is one of those subtle issues that can significantly harm an otherwise-great photo, yet most shooters don\u2019t know how to recognize its signs or (more importantly!) correct it.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, I offer a comprehensive guide to the Transform panel. I cover all the key elements: <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What Transform actually is (and what it does)<\/li>\n<li>When the Transform tools are useful<\/li>\n<li>How each and every button and slider works<\/li>\n<li>How you can handle perspective distortion with a few quick adjustments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ready to take your <a href=\"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\/5-lightroom-tips-tricks-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Lightroom skills (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Lightroom skills<\/a> to the next level? Then let\u2019s dive right in, starting with the basics:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-section id=\"what-is-the-lightroom-transform-panel\">What is the Lightroom Transform panel?<\/h2>\n<p>The Transform panel is buried near the bottom of Lightroom\u2019s array of <a aria-label=\"Develop module tools and sliders (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\/steps-for-getting-started-in-the-lightroom-develop-module\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Develop module tools and sliders<\/a>, and it\u2019s designed to correct perspective distortion in your photos.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><span class=\"responsive-image wp-image-249734\" style=\"width:1451px\"><span class=\"space\" style=\"width:1451px;padding-top:101.65%\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1451\" height=\"1475\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Lightroom Transform panel\" class=\"wp-image-249734 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/digital-photography-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lightroom-transform-panel-5.jpg?resize=1451%2C1475&amp;ssl=1\"><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>But what is perspective distortion? In practical terms, it\u2019s when lines \u2013 either horizontal or vertical \u2013 that are <em>supposed <\/em>to look straight start to converge. You\u2019ll often see perspective distortion in photos of buildings; the sides of the building, instead of climbing straight up into the air, converge toward one another, giving viewers the sense that the building is falling backward.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-with-caption\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><span class=\"responsive-image wp-image-249729\" style=\"width:480px\"><span class=\"space\" style=\"width:480px;padding-top:125%\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Lightroom Transform panel\" class=\"wp-image-249729 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/digital-photography-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lightroom-transform-panel-1.jpg?resize=480%2C600&amp;ssl=1\"><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">See how the buildings seem to be falling away from the viewer? That\u2019s because this image features perspective distortion!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Perspective distortion is often unavoidable no matter the quality of your equipment. It\u2019s caused by your position relative to the subject, and while you can technically prevent distortion by keeping your camera perfectly level and parallel to your subject, this is often impractical.<\/p>\n<p>(Note that perspective distortion is different from <a aria-label=\"lens distortion (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\/lens-distortion-in-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">lens distortion<\/a>, which is caused by lens optics and can be removed in the <a aria-label=\"Lightroom Lens Corrections panel (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\/manual-lens-correction-in-lightroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Lightroom Lens Corrections panel<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, the Transform panel offers two broad methods for handling perspective distortion:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upright corrections (via six easy-to-use buttons)<\/li>\n<li>Transform corrections (via seven handy sliders)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In general, the Upright options do a great job \u2013 but if these buttons don\u2019t give you what you\u2019re after, you can always apply additional manual corrections using the Transform sliders. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-section id=\"when-should-you-use-the-transform-panel\">When should you use the Transform panel?<\/h2>\n<p>As the Transform panel is designed to combat perspective distortion, it\u2019s generally a good idea to use it whenever you\u2019ve captured an image with obvious vertical or horizontal lines. Perspective distortion is one of those elements that is rarely noticed until it\u2019s pointed out, so even if your image seems fine, I\u2019d still recommend trying a few Transform buttons to be safe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-with-caption\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><span class=\"responsive-image wp-image-249733\" style=\"width:600px\"><span class=\"space\" style=\"width:600px;padding-top:66.67%\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Lightroom Transform panel\" class=\"wp-image-249733 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/digital-photography-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lightroom-transform-panel-3-1.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1\"><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This image contains subtle perspective distortion. Can you spot it?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>In particular, Transform is useful when editing photos of:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Building exteriors<\/li>\n<li>Building interiors<\/li>\n<li>Trees<\/li>\n<li>Telephone poles and lampposts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you apply the Transform tools to images, the goal is often to create a natural result \u2013 that is, a photo that matches how our eyes and brains would perceive the scene in three dimensions. But bear in mind that you can use Transform to do the opposite: exaggerate certain elements for an unnatural, even a <em>surreal<\/em>, effect.<\/p>\n<p>You can also choose to leave a photo with all its distortion intact, and while I generally don\u2019t recommend this, it can certainly look dramatic!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-with-caption\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><span class=\"responsive-image wp-image-249731\" style=\"width:1500px\"><span class=\"space\" style=\"width:1500px;padding-top:66.67%\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Lightroom Transform panel\" class=\"wp-image-249731 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/digital-photography-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lightroom-transform-panel-4.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\"><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This image displays heavy perspective distortion \u2013 just look at how the buildings\u2019 lines converge \u2013 but in this case, it adds a dramatic effect. (Also, correcting this level of perspective distortion would be essentially impossible.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-section id=\"how-to-use-the-transform-panel-the-upright-options\">How to use the Transform panel: The Upright options<\/h2>\n<p>When you\u2019re tackling a new image, start by testing out several of the Transform panel\u2019s Upright buttons for handling perspective distortion. <\/p>\n<p>Quick aside: To better illustrate the effects of each option, I\u2019ll use this image, which is plagued by moderate perspective distortion:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><span class=\"responsive-image wp-image-249732\" style=\"width:1500px\"><span class=\"space\" style=\"width:1500px;padding-top:66.4%\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"996\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Lightroom Transform panel\" class=\"wp-image-249732 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/digital-photography-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lightroom-transform-panel-2.jpg?resize=1500%2C996&amp;ssl=1\"><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>By default, the <strong>Off <\/strong>button will be selected, so go ahead and click on <strong>Auto <\/strong>instead:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><span class=\"responsive-image wp-image-249737\" style=\"width:1500px\"><span class=\"space\" style=\"width:1500px;padding-top:51.07%\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"766\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Lightroom Transform panel\" class=\"wp-image-249737 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/digital-photography-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lightroom-transform-panel-7.jpg?resize=1500%2C766&amp;ssl=1\"><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Auto attempts to analyze the entire scene and make corrections that take into account perspective distortion along both the vertical and horizontal axes (while also adding in a few other calculations for natural-looking results). As soon as you click on the Auto button, watch your image, paying careful attention to any vertical or horizontal lines.<\/p>\n<p>Note that these distortion corrections will <em>always <\/em>crop \u2013 or force you to crop \u2013 into your image when making the adjustment. In most cases, this shouldn\u2019t be an issue, but if you\u2019re photographing a scene and the edge elements are important, I encourage you to leave a bit of extra space along the edges so you can make successful perspective distortions later on.<\/p>\n<p>In my experience, Auto does a good job about 70% of the time. If you don\u2019t like the result (or you want to try out alternatives), press the <strong>Vertical <\/strong>button, which is designed to correct only for converging vertical lines. This can sometimes be a good way to handle subtle distortion of buildings while losing less of the scene to cropping.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><span class=\"responsive-image wp-image-249739\" style=\"width:1500px\"><span class=\"space\" style=\"width:1500px;padding-top:52.27%\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"784\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Lightroom Transform panel\" class=\"wp-image-249739 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/digital-photography-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lightroom-transform-panel-8.jpg?resize=1500%2C784&amp;ssl=1\"><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Another option is the <strong>Level <\/strong>button, which corrects only for converging <em>horizontal <\/em>lines. I don\u2019t use this tool very often, but it can come in handy if you\u2019re shooting, say, storefronts from an angle. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-with-caption\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><span class=\"responsive-image wp-image-249740\" style=\"width:1500px\"><span class=\"space\" style=\"width:1500px;padding-top:52.27%\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"784\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Lightroom Transform panel\" class=\"wp-image-249740 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/digital-photography-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lightroom-transform-panel-9.jpg?resize=1500%2C784&amp;ssl=1\"><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This image primarily contains converging vertical lines, so the Level button did very little.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Note that issues with the Level option may arise when you are working with vertical lines <em>and <\/em>diagonal lines. This combination of lines can fool the software, and Lightroom may choose to adjust the diagonal lines and skew the rest of the image. In such cases, you\u2019ll need to use a different Upright correction or even rely on the Transform sliders discussed below.<\/p>\n<p>You should also see <strong>Full<\/strong>; it applies corrections for vertical and horizontal lines, so it\u2019s also worth trying out. Personally, I\u2019m not a huge fan of the Full option because it tends to overcompensate and create unnatural-looking effects. That doesn\u2019t mean it won\u2019t work for you, but be aware that it\u2019s very aggressive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-with-caption\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><span class=\"responsive-image wp-image-249741\" style=\"width:1500px\"><span class=\"space\" style=\"width:1500px;padding-top:52.27%\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"784\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Lightroom Transform panel\" class=\"wp-image-249741 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/digital-photography-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lightroom-transform-panel-10.jpg?resize=1500%2C784&amp;ssl=1\"><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Full option dramatically adjusted and cropped the image.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Finally, you can use the <strong>Guided <\/strong>option. Guided combines manual inputs and automatic adjustments for a highly customized effect, so if you\u2019re struggling to get a natural result, this can be a great tool to try. <\/p>\n<p>In fact, while the Guided option does take an extra minute or two to get right, it\u2019s probably the best way to ensure a good result. The problem with the other automatic options is that Lightroom has to determine the vertical and horizontal lines it uses to adjust perspective \u2013 and in reality, these may not be the best lines to use! That\u2019s where the Guided tool shines; as the photographer, you know which lines need straightening, and you can direct Lightroom accordingly. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n<p>When you select the Guided button, your cursor will turn into crosshairs, and you\u2019ll be able to draw lines (i.e., <em>guides<\/em>) on your image. Start by drawing your guides across two converging verticals.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><span class=\"responsive-image wp-image-249742\" style=\"width:1500px\"><span class=\"space\" style=\"width:1500px;padding-top:52.33%\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"785\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Lightroom Transform panel\" class=\"wp-image-249742 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/digital-photography-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lightroom-transform-panel-11.jpg?resize=1500%2C785&amp;ssl=1\"><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The image will immediately adjust, but you can then add a third and even a fourth guide across horizontal lines in your image. (You cannot add a third <em>vertical<\/em> guide; if you do, the Transform panel will give you an \u201cInvalid guide configuration\u201d warning.)<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019re done drawing guides, go ahead and click on the circular guide icon above the buttons, and you\u2019re done!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><span class=\"responsive-image wp-image-249743\" style=\"width:628px\"><span class=\"space\" style=\"width:628px;padding-top:91.88%\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"628\" height=\"577\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Lightroom Transform panel\" class=\"wp-image-249743 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/digital-photography-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lightroom-transform-panel-12.jpg?resize=628%2C577&amp;ssl=1\"><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>One final piece of advice: After you\u2019ve applied distortion correction, check the edges of your image to ensure there is no white space. Sometimes, the Transform panel will <a href=\"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\/lightroom-4-cropping-tool-in-complete-detail\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"crop this excess space (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">crop this excess space<\/a> for you, but other times, you\u2019ll need to remove the space yourself. (If you would like Lightroom to always crop away excess space, you can check the <strong>Constrain Crop <\/strong>button at the bottom of the panel. But I\u2019m not a huge fan of its approach, so I recommend cropping manually instead.)<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-with-caption\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><span class=\"responsive-image wp-image-249744\" style=\"width:1500px\"><span class=\"space\" style=\"width:1500px;padding-top:52.33%\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"785\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Lightroom Transform panel\" class=\"wp-image-249744 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/digital-photography-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lightroom-transform-panel-13.jpg?resize=1500%2C785&amp;ssl=1\"><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The image after applying correction via the Guided option.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-section id=\"how-to-use-the-transform-panel-the-transform-sliders\">How to use the Transform panel: The Transform sliders<\/h2>\n<p>The Upright tools discussed above should get rid of perspective distortion quickly and effectively. But if you prefer to make adjustments manually, or if you don\u2019t like the results given by the Upright tools and you want to make modifications, the Transform sliders are a great alternative.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><span class=\"responsive-image wp-image-249745\" style=\"width:627px\"><span class=\"space\" style=\"width:627px;padding-top:92.19%\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"627\" height=\"578\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Lightroom Transform panel\" class=\"wp-image-249745 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/digital-photography-school.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lightroom-transform-panel-14.jpg?resize=627%2C578&amp;ssl=1\"><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <strong>Vertical <\/strong>and <strong>Horizontal <\/strong>sliders are the most useful; they allow you to correct distortion along the vertical and horizontal axes, respectively. Therefore, if you\u2019re dealing with converging verticals, simply adjust the Vertical slider in either direction until the lines appear parallel. And if you\u2019re dealing with converging horizontals, tweak the Horizontal slider instead.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Rotate <\/strong>slider allows you to rotate the image and can be a precise way to <a href=\"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\/how-to-straighten-crooked-images-fast-using-lightroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ensure your image is straight (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">ensure your image is straight<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Then there\u2019s the <strong>Aspect <\/strong>slider, which is a good way to handle unwanted compression or expansion in your photos after you\u2019ve applied a different distortion correction. <\/p>\n<p>Finally, you\u2019ll see the <strong>Scale<\/strong>, <strong>X Offset<\/strong>, and <strong>Y Offset <\/strong>sliders, which I essentially never use (they basically crop your images in specific ways). Feel free to test them out, but don\u2019t be surprised if you rarely use them moving forward.<\/p>\n<p>Used on their own, you may find that the sliders don\u2019t actually achieve much. However, when used in combination and in subtle amounts, you can effectively adjust the sliders to obtain the perspective you see in your mind\u2019s eye.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-section id=\"lightroom-transform-panel-final-words\">Lightroom Transform panel: final words<\/h2>\n<p>Well, there you have it:<\/p>\n<p>Everything you need to know to successfully correct perspective distortion using the Transform panel.<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, you can now confidently transform your photos in Lightroom, but I\u2019d encourage you to pick a few images with perspective issues, then see if you can make corrections. If you struggle at first, don\u2019t give up; pretty soon, you\u2019ll be able to handle distortion like a pro.<\/p>\n<p>Now over to you:<\/p>\n<p><em>How do you plan to use the Transform panel? Do you have any tips or tricks for improving your results? Share your thoughts in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\/how-to-use-the-lightroom-transform-tool\/\">The Lightroom Transform Panel: A Comprehensive Guide<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\">Digital Photography School<\/a>. It was authored by <a href=\"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\/author\/neilcreek\/\">Neil Creek<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The post The Lightroom Transform Panel: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. 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