So you want to do rounded corners using Paint.NET? You must learn how. I mean your web site would be so not in style without images with rounded corners! I’m going to show you the easiest method with these steps.
Here we have a nice picture of downtown Chicago. I want to give it rounded corners.
- First I want to add a new layer by selecting “Layers” > “Add New Layer“.
- Now select “Tool” > “Rounded Rectangle“.
- Select a color that is not used in your photo. In this example, I chose bright green.
- In the upper left corner, select “Draw Filled Shape“.
- Draw the rounded rectangle over the area you would like to keep for your rounded corners image.
- Use the Magic Wand to select the area of the rounded rectangle.
- Select “Edit” > “Invert Selection“.
- Now the area outside of the rounded square will be selected.
- Select “Layers” > “Delete Layer” to delete the layer we made our rounded square on.
- The area outside of the rounded square will still be selected.
- Simply press “Delete” on your keyboard and you are left with your image, now with rounded corners.
Lamar says
What a time saver. Thank you very much. The steps were detailed and correct. Got the job done in no time at all.
Berry Wing LLC says
Thanks! Easy and simple. Paint.net surprises me everyday.
Mateus says
Thank you!
KD says
1] Copy the picture with Snipping Tool and paste into PAINT.
2] Choose the Rounded Rectangle shape and change the color to WHITE.
3] Choose the largest size for the Rectangle.
4] Then put the white rounded border around the picture.
5] Then COPY and PASTE the rounded picture wherever you need it.
skyzo says
It work like a magic. Very easy tutorial, thanks.
Raja says
Love it !!! I should have come here before…
Rich says
Great Instructions!
Question: How do I add a solid boarder to my rounded rectangle?
Mohit says
Thanks, Saved me hours to install and try new software to do the sames :)