To make a round rectangle in Photoshop, you typically use the Rounded Rectangle Tool and adjust its corner radius.
Steps to Create a Rounded Rectangle
Creating a rounded rectangle shape in Photoshop is a straightforward process using the built-in shape tools. Here's how you do it:
- Select the Tool: In the Photoshop Toolbar, locate the Shape Tools. Click and hold the Rectangle Tool to reveal other options, and select the Rounded Rectangle Tool.
- Set the Radius: Before you draw, look at the Options bar at the top of the Photoshop window. You will see a "Radius" field. Enter the desired value in pixels for the rounded corners. A higher value will result in rounder corners.
- Choose Shape Mode: Ensure the tool is set to "Shape" mode in the Options bar. This will create a vector shape layer.
- Draw the Shape: Click and drag on your canvas to draw the rounded rectangle. The corners will automatically be rounded based on the radius value you set.
- Adjust Using Properties Panel: Once the shape is created, you can further modify its properties. As mentioned in the reference, if you click and drag down on the Properties panel, you can adjust various aspects of the shape. This panel allows you to fine-tune properties like fill, stroke, width, height, and crucially, independently control the radius of each corner to make the shape exactly as you want it.
Adjusting Corner Radius via Properties Panel
After drawing the shape, select the shape layer in the Layers panel. Open the Properties panel (Window > Properties). Under the "Rounded Corners" section (often represented by linked chain icons), you can:
- Adjust All Corners Simultaneously: If the chain icon is linked, changing one radius value will change all four corners.
- Adjust Individual Corners: Click the chain icon to unlink it. Now you can enter different radius values for the top-left, top-right, bottom-right, and bottom-left corners independently.
Using the Properties panel gives you precise control over the final shape, allowing for unique designs beyond uniform rounding.
Summary of Tool Options
Here's a quick look at key options when using the Rounded Rectangle Tool:
| Option | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mode | Choose Shape, Path, or Pixels. Shape is recommended. | Options Bar |
| Radius | Set the curve amount for corners (in pixels). | Options Bar |
| Fill | Define the color or type of fill for the shape. | Options Bar / Properties Panel |
| Stroke | Define the border color, thickness, and style. | Options Bar / Properties Panel |
| Corner Radii | Independently adjust radius for each corner. | Properties Panel |
By following these steps and utilizing the Properties panel, you can easily create and customize round rectangles in Photoshop.
