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Add Rounded Corners to Images Online using AI

Upload a photo, pick a corner radius, and get smooth rounded corners on a clean transparent background in seconds. Free to try.

Radius Bench JPG / PNG · max 5MB
Drag & drop your image or click to upload We open Agent P with your rounded-corner request ready
Corner radius

Free to try · a free Pixazo account gets you started · transparent PNG output

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01WHAT IT IS · What does it mean to round the corners of an image? INPUT JPG / PNG → OUTPUT ROUNDED PNG
DefinitionFREE TO TRY

What does it mean to round the corners of an image?

Rounding the corners of an image means replacing its four sharp 90° corners with smooth curved ones, and exporting the result on a transparent background so the rounded shape sits cleanly on any layout. Upload a photo, choose how much curve you want, and the AI trims each corner to the same clean radius.

People add rounded corners to images for a softer, more modern look: profile pictures, app screenshots, product cards, blog thumbnails and social posts all read as more polished with a gentle curve. A rounded corner also removes the hard edge that can clash with a card or button behind it.

This round corners to images tool keeps your subject centered and sharp while it curves the edges, and gives you the file back as a transparent PNG so nothing shows a white box behind the curve. Prefer to change the shape or size too? Pair it with the AI image resizer to set exact dimensions first.

At a glanceREADOUT
  • Input formatJPG / PNG
  • OutputTransparent PNG
  • CornersAll four, even
  • Radius stylesSubtle · Rounded · Pill
  • TurnaroundSeconds
  • PriceFree to try
02THE BENCH · How much rounding can you add? 3 RADII · SUBTLE → PILL

You can dial the corner radius from a subtle 14px curve to a full pill shape. Below, three real images generated on Pixazo are shown at three different radii — the same rounding you get on your own photo. Each frame is a genuine rounded corner, not a mock-up.

Curved white modern building photo with a subtle 14px rounded-corner radius
Subtleradius 14px

A soft, understated curve — ideal for cards, screenshots and thumbnails.

Portrait photo of a smiling woman with a medium 34px rounded-corner radius
Roundedradius 34px

The everyday favourite — clearly rounded and friendly for social and web.

Aerial turquoise coastline photo with a large pill-style rounded-corner radius
Pillradius ~90px

A bold lozenge look — great for hero banners and standout tiles.

03HOW IT WORKS · How do you round the corners of an image online? UPLOAD → ROUND → DOWNLOAD · ~SECONDS

To round an image's corners online, upload a JPG or PNG, choose a radius, and download the rounded image with a transparent background — three steps, no software. The tool hands your photo to Agent P with the rounding instruction already loaded.

01 Upload

Add your image

Drop a JPG or PNG on the bench. Any size works — the tool reads your photo.

02 Round

Pick a radius in Agent P

Choose Subtle, Rounded or Pill. The AI curves all four corners evenly and keeps the subject sharp.

03 Download

Save a transparent PNG

Fine-tune the curve, then download your rounded image, ready to drop into any layout.

04USE CASES · Where do rounded corners on an image help most? CARDS · AVATARS · BANNERS

Rounded corners help most on profile pictures, product and content cards, thumbnails, app screenshots and hero banners — anywhere a soft edge looks more modern than a hard 90° corner. Every image below is a real Pixazo render shown with a genuine rounded corner.

Rounded-corner product card showing peach wireless headphones
Product cards

Cleaner store & catalog cards

Rounded product shots sit neatly inside cards and grids, matching modern UI corners.

Rounded-corner thumbnail of a colorful smoothie bowl
Thumbnails & menus

Friendlier thumbnails

Soft corners make blog, recipe and menu thumbnails feel warmer and more tappable.

Rounded-corner banner of a golden-hour city street
Banners & covers

Polished hero banners

A gentle radius keeps wide covers and headers from feeling boxy on your page.

Making a round profile picture? A pill radius on a square crop becomes a circle — pair this with the AI image resizer for a perfect square, or start from a fresh face in the AI image generator.

05PRESETS · Which corner radius should you choose? 3 PRESETS · PLUS CUSTOM

Choose Subtle for cards and screenshots, Rounded for everyday social and web images, and Pill for bold banners or circular avatars — or type a custom note for a specific look.

Corner-radius presets and where each one fits
PresetApprox. radiusBest for
Subtle~14pxUI cards, app screenshots, product tiles, table images
Rounded~34pxSocial posts, blog thumbnails, web images, feature cards
Pill~90px+Hero banners, standout tiles, lozenge-style graphics
Circle50% of sideProfile pictures and avatars from a square crop
CustomYour noteRound only the top corners, or match a brand radius
Why it looks better4 WINS
  • Transparent output. No white box behind the curve — the corner is truly cut.
  • Even on all four. Every corner gets the same clean radius.
  • Subject stays sharp. Only the edges change; the photo detail is untouched.
  • Matches modern UI. Sits neatly inside rounded cards and buttons.
06TIPS · What image rounds best? 6 CHECKS · BEFORE UPLOAD

A sharp image with a little breathing room around the subject rounds best, because the curve trims the very edge of the frame. Run these quick checks before you round your corners.

  • Leave edge margin. Keep important detail away from the corners the curve will trim.
  • Start sharp. A crisp source keeps clean, anti-aliased curved edges.
  • Know your radius. Decide Subtle, Rounded or Pill for a consistent set.
  • Use PNG for graphics. Logos and UI keep clean edges as PNG.
  • Match a square for circles. Crop to 1:1 first if you want a round avatar.
  • Keep it transparent. Place the rounded PNG on any colour without a white box.
07SPECS · What formats and limits apply? JPG / PNG · MAX 5MB

The tool accepts JPG or PNG files up to 5MB and returns a rounded image as a transparent PNG in seconds, free to try in any modern browser. AI rounding is quick and clean, but it works from the pixels you give it — here is the honest read.

Technical specificationsREADOUT
  • Input formatsJPG / PNG · 5MB
  • OutputTransparent PNG
  • Radius stylesSubtle · Rounded · Pill · Custom
  • CornersAll four, even
  • Typical speed~Seconds
  • DevicesDesktop & mobile
  • Pricing tierFree to try
What to expectHONEST
4Corners curved evenly
PNGTransparent output
~3Radius presets + custom
5MBMax upload size
08LIMITATIONS · What are the limits of this tool? HONEST · 5 LIMITS

This tool rounds an image's corners and exports a transparent PNG; it is not a full photo editor and does not change what is inside the photo. Here is an honest read on what to expect.

What it doesn't doHONEST
  • It rounds corners, it doesn't retouch, remove objects, or change the subject — for edits use the AI image editor.
  • Transparency needs PNG. A JPG can't hold a transparent corner, so the rounded file is saved as PNG.
  • Detail near the edge that sits inside a large radius will be trimmed, so leave margin around the subject.
  • It doesn't upscale. To enlarge first, use the AI image upscaler; to remove a background, use the background remover.
  • You sign up for a free Pixazo account to use it; higher volume needs a paid plan.
09FAQ · Rounding image corners — answered 8 ANSWERS · FREE TOOL
Is the round-corners tool free to use?

Yes, it is free to try. You can round the corners of an image without paying. Higher volume and extra features come with Pixazo's paid plans, but you do not need a plan to try the tool.

Will the rounded image have a transparent background?

Yes. The rounded corners are cut out and the image is exported as a transparent PNG, so the curve sits cleanly on any colour or layout with no white box behind it.

How much can I round the corners?

Pick Subtle for a small curve, Rounded for an everyday look, or Pill for a bold lozenge. On a square image, a pill radius becomes a full circle for avatars. You can also type a custom note.

What image formats can I upload?

You can upload a JPG or PNG up to 5MB. The rounded result is returned as a PNG so it can keep the transparent corners.

Can I round only the top two corners?

Yes. Add a note in the prompt, for example "round only the top two corners," and Agent P rounds those corners while leaving the others square.

Can I make a round profile picture with this?

Yes. Start from a square crop and choose the pill radius to get a circle. For an exact square first, use the AI image resizer.

Do I need to install anything?

No. The tool runs in your browser on desktop and mobile. Upload, round, and download — nothing to install.

Do you store my uploaded image?

Your image is used to round its corners. For details on how long data is kept and how it is handled, see Pixazo's privacy policy.

10START · Round your image corners now FREE TO TRY · TRANSPARENT PNG
Deepak Joshi
About the author · Updated September 18, 2026

Deepak Joshi

Content Marketing specialist

Deepak Joshi is a Content Marketing specialist having a combined experience of 10+ years working in the digital world. He is one of the active contributors to Pixazo Blog.

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