Tips and Tricks: Reshape Tool
Tips and Tricks: Reshape Tool
Only on iOS
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Why Reshaping Can Go Wrong
Reshaping is one of the most delicate parts of photo editing. A small adjustment can improve symmetry, refine structure, or correct perspective — but it can also unintentionally distort everything around it. Straight lines bend. Backgrounds warp. The image starts to feel slightly “off,” even if the subject looks better.
FaceApp solves this with a simple control: the Lock Background option.
How Lock Background Fixes It
When reshaping is applied to a full image, the software treats the face and background as one surface. That’s where problems happen — especially in photos with clear geometry like walls, windows, or horizons. The Lock Background option prevents this by locking the background in place. Only the selected area remains editable, while everything else stays visually stable.
The result is as precise as you want it to be: your edit changes, the scene doesn’t.
When to Use It
Lock Background is especially useful when the background carries structure:
- Urban photos with straight architectural lines
- Full-body shots where the background is still visible
- Any image where geometry matters as much as the subject
Without it, even subtle reshaping can quietly affect the entire frame. With it, adjustments stay contained and precise.
How It Works
- Open Reshape
- Activate Lock Background
- Adjust the area you want to refine — face, body, or silhouette
- Refine until the result feels natural
FAQ
Q: Does Lock Background work with all types of photos?
A: It works best when the background has a clear structure — architecture, straight lines, or visible geometry — where distortion would be most noticeable.
Q: Can I use Lock Background for body reshaping, not just facial adjustments?
A: Yes — it works for any area you want to refine, whether that’s the face, body, or overall silhouette.