How to Measure Distance in a Photo

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Did you know that you can take a picture of the layout of an object, then later get its measurements? This wikiHow will teach you how to measure distance in a photo using Adobe's Photoshop on your computer.

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    You'll find this in your Start Menu or Applications folder.
    • If you don't have Photoshop, you can sign up for a free 7-day trial here . You can select a plan ranging from $9.99/mo to $52.99.mo.
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    You can either go to File > Open within Photoshop, or you can right-click the file in your file browser and select Open with > Photoshop.
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    If you don't see this in your Tools menu, click and hold down on the Eyedropper Tool.
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    You'll see the ruler between the two points you've clicked. If you want to maintain 45 degree increments, press and hold the ⇧ Shift key as you drag the ruler.
    • If you want to add another measurement angle, press Alt (Windows) or ⌥ Option (Mac) and drag your cursor to the other end point. In the case that you've already un-clicked from the last end-point, you can double-click the line to pick it up again. [1]
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      1. ↑ https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/positioning-ruler-tool.html

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      1. Open Photoshop.
      2. Open your photo in Photoshop.
      3. Select the Ruler Tool.
      4. Click and drag from the starting point of your measurement to the end point.

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