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How to round corners of shapes in After Effects

Round corners give shapes a softer, more modern look — they feel friendlier than sharp edges.

Steps to round corners of shapes

Select your shape layer. Twirl down Contents → Rectangle → Rectangle Path.

Composition viewer in After Effects showing a rectangle shape

Adjust the Roundness value to smooth out the corners however much you want.

Adjusting the Roundness property for a shape in After Effects

One more thing

Animate Roundness with keyframes for fun morphs between sharp and soft edges — it creates a really nice visual effect.

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