Tool manual

How to use the Slice tool

The Slice tool cuts a picture into rectangles that export as separate images, for web graphics, banners or a grid of tiles.

Where to find it

It is in the toolbar, in one slot with Crop and Slice Select. Right-click the slot, or press and hold it, to choose between them. Press Shift+C until it is selected (C on its own picks Crop).

How to use it

1. Choose the tool. Press Shift+C until it is selected, or right-click the crop slot and pick Slice.
2. Draw the slices. Drag a rectangle for each part you want. Each gets a number; the rest of the picture is filled with automatic slices.
3. Name them. Select a slice and type a name in the options bar, so the exported files are easy to tell apart.
4. Export. Choose File → Export Slices and pick PNG ZIP or JPEG ZIP. The ZIP is made on your device.

Options bar settings

• Slice name: Shown when a slice is selected; it becomes that slice's file name.
• Delete Slice: Removes the selected slice.
• Lock slices: Stops slices from being moved or resized by accident.

Tips and common mistakes

• With no slices drawn, the same menu reads File → Export Slices from Guides and cuts the picture along your guides instead.
• Use the Slice Select tool to move or resize a slice after drawing it.

Related

• How to use the Slice Select tool
• How to use the Crop tool
• How to use the Rectangular Marquee tool

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Checked 13 November 2026 in the current editor.

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