There are several methods you can use to create rounded edges in Photoshop. This is a step-by-step guide on how to quickly and easily create rounded edges in Photoshop.
First start off by creating a new document. I created a 400 by 400 pixel document, and set the initial layer to white.
Now create the shape you will want rounded. Add this as its own layer. In this example I've created a 200 by 200 pixel square. The layer should be all black, which you can change later using layer masks.
Add guides around your object (this part is easy if it's a rectangle). Now, assuming that I want a five pixel radius for my edge I have added guides accordingly.
The next step is to erase the content between the guides. If you are rounding a shape that is not as easy to do this with then you can do the following instead: Right click on the layer and select "Select Pixels." Then go to Select › Modify › Contract. Enter the amount of pixels, in this case five. Now invert your selection by pressing Shift + Ctrl + I (windows) or Shift + Cmd + I (OS X). Delete the selection.
Now right click on the layer and select "Blending Options."
Add a five pixel (or your own size) stroke to the layer using black.
Create a new blank layer and merge it with the layer containing your rounded shape.
This will result in a layer containing your rounded shape without any blending options / effects applied.
The best part is that your rounded edges are anti-aliased.
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Easy Rounded Edges in Photoshop
3 Comments Posted on September 29th, 2009
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Sep 7, 2010
And as for the rounded rectangle tool, that method works well in most cases. But as mentioned in this post this is a different method that you can apply which can round edges on objects regardless of shape.