Today I want to share a helpful tip for my blogging friends! I love using circular pictures in my blog design, and I knew there had to be a way to create them using PicMonkey. I just love PicMonkey! I use it to edit all my blog photos and add text.
The best part is, you can do this with the free version of PicMonkey! I still use the free version myself. I’ve toyed with the idea of getting the paid version so I can have more fonts and options, but I just haven’t bit the bullet yet.
Step 1: Go to PicMonkey and choose a photo to edit. At the very top of the menu is “Basic Edits.” Find the crop option. Change the drop-down menu to “Square.” You can make the square bigger if needed.
Step 2: Under the “Frames” option on the menu, choose “Rounded Corners.”
Step 3: There are several options that show once you click “Rounded Corners.” Check the “Transparent Corners” box and move the “Corner Radius” all the way to the right.
Step 4: Save your picture as a .png or the corner’s won’t be transparent.
And that’s all there is to it! It’s such a quick edit to do, but it makes a big impact on your blog! If you are looking for more tips and tricks to help you improve your blog, be sure to check out my other blogging resources posts.
Julie S. says
Ooh this is a great tutorial. I didn’t realize it was so easy, and picmonkey would make it transparent too.
Julie @ velvet-rose.net
Jenna Brussee says
I was glad to figure out how to do this! PicMonkey is the best.
Natalie V. says
That is awesome! I love round pictures–and I’ll definitely be using this quick crop on my blog. I’ve pinned it, too!
Jenna Brussee says
I’m glad it was helpful for you! I love round pictures too.
divasrunforbling says
Thanks for this Jenna! I was just wondering this week if there was an easy way to get the circular photos.
Jenna Brussee says
There is an easy way!
Tiffany MrsTee Haywood says
I’ve loved this feature ever since PicMonkey added it. Great tutorial!
Jenna Brussee says
It’s so helpful!
Margaret says
I’ve been wondering how to do this for a really long time! Thanks so much for taking the time to share this awesome tutorial. Pinned!
Jenna Brussee says
Yay! So glad it was helpful for you.
Lux says
Cool! I always use picmonkey in picture editing too.
Jenna Brussee says
You can do so much with it, so why not! I love using PicMonkey.
Madaline says
This is awesome. I know this is going to sound really lame – but I’ve tried to use PicMonkey and just can’t figure it out! I feel like I can’t do anything unless I get the paid version??
Jenna Brussee says
I’ve been able to do just about everything with the free version! It would be nice to have more fonts, but so far I’ve been ok without paying extra.
Louida M says
I love PicMonkey! Thanks for the helpful tip!
Jenna Brussee says
You’re welcome! PicMonkey is the best.
Georgia Reed says
Great tutorial!
Sarah White says
I have been wondering for a long time how this worked. Thanks for sharing!!
Julia Nyanyo says
I tried to do this the other day and never thought about the rounding corners option. I imported it into publisher and messed about with it there, took ages! I am definitely saving this for next time!
Jenna Brussee says
You’re welcome!
Julia Nyanyo says
Hi again Jenna, Just thought I’d stop by to say, I tried it, I love it, I’ve now got a lovely (much better than I had before) round picture on my “about me” page. Thank you thank you thank you!
Jenna Brussee says
Yay! I love hearing things like this. Thanks for letting me know it worked for you. I’m going to go check out your “about me” page now.
Kim Daniels Lewis says
Awesome tips! Pinned.It’s always a pleasure to have you be a part of our party. Please take a minute tonight at 7 pm, to party with us! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
Jenna Brussee says
Thanks, Kim! Glad it was helpful.
Jenna Brussee says
Maybe one of these days I will upgrade. Every now and then I try to use something and am disappointed because it’s for Royale users only.