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Create Rounded Corners in Photoshop

The document describes how to add rounded corners to an image in Photoshop. It involves creating a new layer above the image layer and drawing a rounded rectangle shape on it. The fill opacity of the new layer is then set to 0% to use it as a selection for the underlying image layer. The selection is then copied and pasted into a new document to create an image with rounded corners.

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Create Rounded Corners in Photoshop

The document describes how to add rounded corners to an image in Photoshop. It involves creating a new layer above the image layer and drawing a rounded rectangle shape on it. The fill opacity of the new layer is then set to 0% to use it as a selection for the underlying image layer. The selection is then copied and pasted into a new document to create an image with rounded corners.

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have worked in Photoshop for years, and creating "rounded corners" is one task that

I’ve always found myself "struggling to remember," when the time comes to actually
apply the effect.

There is no "built–in" filter or option that will automatically do this. You have to
manually apply the effect. Fortunately, with a few basic instructions, creating rounded
corners will no longer take all afternoon.

The process I am going to show you is just one that I discovered recently. By no means
is this the only way to accomplish the effect.

Note: The screenshots and process were accomplished with Photoshop CS. I am not
sure if the same options are available with earlier versions of Photoshop.

Sample image
Let’s take a look at the sample image below, of Cameron and Kaiser:

This is a nice photo, sure. It looks good. But immediately noticed are those sharp, boxy
corners. The image appears raw and untouched. With powerful tools such as Photoshop,
there is no reason this image can’t be enhanced.

By simply adding curved corners, this image will immediately become more warm and
appealing.
The process
Within Photoshop, take a look at the Layers palette. The photo should be on it’s own
layer, and we’re going to create another layer right on top of that.

On this layer, we are going to draw a rectangle, with the rounded rectangle tool.

Draw the rectangle on the new layer you created.


It doesn’t matter what the fill color is right now. Just try to center the rounded rectangle
as best you can. Essentially, whatever falls inside this rectangle will be included in the
picture.

Now, go back to the Layers palette, and select the layer that you just drew the rounded
rectangle on. Double click on that layer.

The Layer Style palette should open up.


In the Advanced Blending area, slide the Fill Opacity percentage down to 0%.

Back in the Layers palette, click on the Paths tab.

With the current Path selected, click on the little arrow button, in the upper right corner
of the Layers palette, and select "Make Selection..." from the select list.
In the "Make Selection" option box, make sure Feather Radius is set to 0 pixels, and
Anti–aliased IS checked.

Hit OK. You should get a nice, smooth selection of the rounded rectangle that you
created.

Almost done
Now, with the selection still pending action, go to Edit, Copy Merged. Create a new
document, and leave the dimensions alone (they should reflect the copy you just made).
In the new document, go to Edit, Paste. There you go!
The image should now have nice, smooth corners, instead of the sharp, boxy ones it had
before.

Common questions

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Setting the Fill Opacity to 0% is crucial because it makes the shape itself invisible while retaining its outline to define the selection area. This way, only the actual photo within the selection area is visible after the rounding effect is applied, ensuring that the rounded rectangle acts purely as a mask rather than altering the image's appearance directly .

Rounded corners enhance an image visually by making it appear more warm and appealing compared to boxy corners. Sharp corners can make an image appear raw and untouched. Using rounded corners softens the image's appearance, potentially giving it a more polished and professional look .

Creating rounded corners in Photoshop can be challenging because there is no built-in filter or automatic option for this effect. Users have to manually apply the effect, which can be time-consuming without clear instructions. This involves using tools such as the rounded rectangle tool and manipulating layers, paths, and selection options, which can be complex for those unfamiliar with these features .

The key steps to create rounded corners in Photoshop include creating a new layer and drawing a rounded rectangle on it. The Fill Opacity of this layer is set to 0% in the Layer Style palette. Then, make a selection of the rectangle using the Paths tab options. Finally, with the selection active, use Edit, Copy Merged, and Edit, Paste into a new document to achieve the rounded corner effect .

Layers are essential in creating rounded corners because they allow for non-destructive editing by separating the rounded rectangle shape from the image itself. This separation enables easier manipulation and adjustments without altering the original image. Duplicating or modifying selections on these layers ensures flexibility and precision in the editing process .

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