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How Do I Put a Border Around a Shape in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 1:32 pm

Borders are a great way to add interest and style to your images, and Photoshop makes it easy to add them to your photos. Here’s how:

1.Open the image you want to add a border to in Photoshop.

2.Click on the “Layer” menu at the top of the screen and select “New” and then “Layer.”

3.A new layer will appear in your Layers palette. Select the “Foreground Color” tool from the toolbar.

4.Click on the color you want your border to be in the color picker that appears. Then click OK.

5.With your new layer selected, go to the Edit menu and select “Stroke.”

6.In the Stroke dialogue box that appears, select “Pixels” from the Width drop-down menu and then click OK.

Your border will now appear around your image! You can experiment with different widths, colors, and even layer styles to create different effects.

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with Photoshop, or do not have a strong understanding of design principles, this article may not be for you. It provides detailed instructions on how to add a border around a shape in Photoshop, but does not offer much guidance on why you might want to do this, or what effect the border will have on the overall look of your image.

Here’s a quick tip for adding interest to your borders: try using a gradient fill layer instead of a solid color. Just create a new layer and fill it with a gradient using the Gradient Tool. Then set the layer mode to “Soft Light” or “Overlay” for a subtle effect, or experiment with other layer modes for more dramatic results.

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