Shape of image

**carterdea** · 08-17-2006, 08:24 PM

I have some images that I want to change their shape. I would like the shape to be the rounded rectangle shape in PS.

Does anyone know how to do that?

An example is in Apple Keynote or Pages (if anyone is familiar with them) you can put a shape on top of a picture and select them both and an option appears to "mask with shape"

I don't know how else to explain this. Thanks

carter

**LadynRed** · 08-18-2006, 12:05 AM

Yes, you can do something similar with PS. You can use a clipping group, or you can use a mask.

For a clipping group...
- Put the image you want to be 'inside' the rounded rectangle on 1 layer.
- On a new layer BELOW the photo, draw out the rounded rectangle using the shape tool in 'shape layer' mode. Place it so that the photo is positioned 'inside' the shape.
- Now. on the layers palette, hover your mouse over the line BETWEEN the two layers, you'll see the cursor change to 2 interlocking circles.
- hold down the Alt key and click on that dividing line.
Voila -- a clipping group with your picture now 'inside' the rounded rectangle.

2nd method
Put your photo on a layer
With your shape tool in path mode, draw out your rounded rectangle
Select the path selection too (black arrow), and select the path you just drew. RIGHT_CLICK the path, and from the menu choose 'Create Vector Mask'.
Now you have a photo inside a rounded rectangle AND it's resizable.

**carterdea** · 08-22-2006, 08:36 PM

thanks a ton