Spherize filter example, with default values

Original image

Filter applied

This filter creates a kind of bubble whose size is that of the image or selection, as if the content was wrapped around a sphere.

This filter is found in the main menu under Filters → Distorts → Spherize….

Presets, Input Type, Clipping, Blending Options, Preview, Merge filter, Split view


	These options are described in .

Mode

Radial: Maps the image in a sphere around the center. This is the default. See the example above.
Horizontal: Stretches the image horizontally around an imaginary sphere.
Vertical: Stretches the image vertically around an imaginary sphere.

Angle of view

Camera angle of view (0 - 180°)

Curvature

The Spherical cap angle, as a fraction of the complement angle of view. The result is less domed as the curvature decreases from 1 to 0.

Amount

Interesting for negative values, which result in a hollow instead of a bump (from 1.000 to -1.000).

Resampling method

These interpolation methods are described in Interpolation.

Drawing a selection before applying filter allows you to create another shape, such as a sphere: select Ellipse tool with the Fixed option checked; draw a circle; apply Spherize filter with the Use the selection as input selected. Invert selection and fill it with wanted background.