Border Radius Generator

Design perfect rounded corners visually. Adjust individual corner values and copy the clean CSS code instantly.

/* Generated on cssgen.org */
border-radius: 16px;

Perfect Rounded Corners with the CSS Border Radius Generator

Rounded corners are a fundamental staple of modern UI design. From the soft, approachable aesthetic of mobile interfaces to the structured layout of modern SaaS dashboards, the border-radius property is what takes a harsh, boxy layout and makes it feel polished and user-friendly.

Understanding CSS Corner Syntax

While adding a uniform border-radius: 8px; to a card is easy, things can get confusing when you need independent control over each corner. Our visual generator helps you master the CSS shorthand syntax—which applies values in a clockwise direction (top-left, top-right, bottom-right, bottom-left)—without having to memorize the order or manually type out repetitive CSS rules.

Pixels vs. Percentages

Choosing the right unit is crucial for responsive web design. Using Pixels (px) or Rems (rem) is perfect for buttons, input fields, and modal cards where you want a consistent, rigid curve regardless of how wide the element stretches. Using Percentages (%) is dynamic and mathematically scales with the element; this is exactly how developers create perfect circles out of square profile pictures by setting the value to 50%.

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Developer Pro Tips

  • The "Pill" Button Trick: Want those perfectly rounded, pill-shaped buttons you see on modern web apps? Don't guess the pixel height. Just set border-radius: 9999px; and it will automatically lock into a perfect pill shape, no matter how much text is inside.
  • Fixing Bleeding Backgrounds: If you add a border-radius to a card, but the image inside it still has sharp corners sticking out, make sure to add overflow: hidden; to the parent card element so it cleanly clips the child image.
  • Consistent Focus Rings: When applying custom border radiuses to interactive elements like <button> or <input>, ensure your accessibility outlines match the curve. Modern browsers handle this automatically when using the standard outline property!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make a perfect circle using CSS?

To create a perfect circle, first ensure your element has an equal width and height (a perfect square). Then, apply the rule border-radius: 50%;. This will round the corners completely into a circle.

What is the CSS shorthand for border-radius?

The shorthand syntax applies values in a clockwise direction starting from the top-left corner. For example: border-radius: 10px 20px 30px 40px; applies to top-left, top-right, bottom-right, and bottom-left respectively.

Why is my border-radius not working on an image?

If you apply a border radius to a container element (like a <div>) but the image inside it still has sharp corners sticking out, you need to add overflow: hidden; to the parent container to cleanly clip the child elements.