Common FAQs about Drawing Ovals in Photoshop Answered

Question 1

Q: Why does my oval look jagged?

Accepted Answer

A: This usually happens when you draw an oval with too few anchor points. In Photoshop, a shape is composed of anchor points connected by lines or curved segments called Bezier curves. When there are too few anchor points, the curve won’t be smooth and will instead appear jagged.

Question 2

Q: How do I make sure my oval is perfectly round?

Accepted Answer

A: Hold down the Shift key while drawing your ellipse with the Ellipse Tool (shortcut key U). This will constrain the shape to a perfect circle by locking the height and width proportions together.

Question 3

Q: Can I adjust my oval after it's been drawn?

Accepted Answer

A: Yes, you can use the Direct Selection Tool (shortcut key A) to select specific anchor points on a drawn shape and move or adjust them one at a time. You can also resize or rotate your shape using the Transform tool (shortcut key Ctrl/Command+T).

Question 4

Q: How do I create a custom oval shape?

Accepted Answer

A: You can create custom shapes using the Pen Tool (shortcut key P). Select “Shape” from the top toolbar, click on your canvas and start creating your desired shape by clicking anchoring points where needed. Once all anchor points have been created connect them in order while keeping in mind pathway selection between curves as outlined in this tutorial.

Question 5

Q: What if I want my oval to have outlines instead of just fill color?

Accepted Answer

A: To give an outline effect to your ovals or other shapes created simply choose ‘Stroke’ rather than ‘Fill’ in the Properties toolbar after drawing.