How to get softer/feathered edges in Photoshop

barts12566434  wrote Does anyone know how I can get the harsh ones softer? I've attached an image as an example (it's zoomed in a lot to show pixels)

Hi Bart,

I put your screenshot here so others don’t have to follow the link.

Are you trying to fix existing shapes or create new shapes that are better?

The reddish one looks like anti-alias was turned off.

Is this on layers or is it flat?

Does it have to be the exact same size?

To fix this, assuming it is flat, you would need to do each side separately with the proper settings as others have described. Save first, and choose undo if it’s not what you are seeking with this image.

~ Jane

For Selections you can first check »Anti-alias« in the Options Bare (depending on the Selection Tool) and after the fact you can use 

Select > Modify > Feather

For Layer Masks and Vector Masks you can use the Feather setting in the Properties Panel.