How Do I Prevent My Pictures From Distorting When I Use Them As A Layout For My Website?

When using images for your layout on your website, it is a good idea to use one that is a similar size and shape to the space you wish to fill on your website.

When adjusting image sizes, always use the corner tabs (these appear when you wish to alter the scale of the image) to make the image bigger or smaller. Using any of the other tabs will alter the length or width of the image, therefore distorting it.

Another way to ensure that your image doesn't distort is to hold down the 'shift' key and adjust your image to the size that you want it. Holding down the 'shift' key will ensure that your image is kept to its original proportions.

If your image is too small for a layout, then making it bigger can sometimes distort the image, as well as making the quality worse. To solve this problem, it is probably better to use a bigger version of the original picture.