# Reposition, crop, and set ratio

Build a stable composition by setting ratio, crop bounds, and position controls in the right order.

## [Goal](/content/docs/guides/reposition-crop-and-ratio#goal/index.html)

Produce a balanced composition that fits the destination format without clipping important UI.

## [Prerequisites](/content/docs/guides/reposition-crop-and-ratio#prerequisites/index.html)

- Screenshot is imported.
- Frame/background decisions are either set or at least mostly decided.

## [Steps](/content/docs/guides/reposition-crop-and-ratio#steps/index.html)

1. Set target aspect ratio first.
2. Apply a crop preset:
   - `freeform` if you want complete manual crop control.
   - `original` if you want to keep the source image ratio.
   - A fixed ratio if you are targeting a specific output format.
3. Use crop handles to isolate the important content region.
4. Adjust position X/Y and scale for final framing.
5. Optionally add tilt for style after content placement is stable.
6. Use geometry tools (straighten/flip/rotate) only when necessary.

## [Verify Result](/content/docs/guides/reposition-crop-and-ratio#verify-result/index.html)

- Key UI elements are visible and readable.
- No accidental clipping from crop or frame bounds.
- Composition works at export scale without needing extra correction.

## [Quick Rollback / Undo Path](/content/docs/guides/reposition-crop-and-ratio#quick-rollback--undo-path/index.html)

- Undo recent crop/position changes.
- Reset zoom/position to defaults.
- Reset crop and rebuild from ratio selection.

### [If composition keeps drifting](/content/docs/guides/reposition-crop-and-ratio#if-composition-keeps-drifting/index.html)

- Lock ratio and frame first.
- Avoid switching between many presets mid-adjustment.
- Reapply one known preset, then make small deltas.

## [Related Reference](/content/docs/guides/reposition-crop-and-ratio#related-reference/index.html)

- [Editing Layout and Crop](/content/docs/editing/layout-and-crop/index.html)
- [Transformations and Limits](/content/docs/transformations-and-limits/index.html)