: How to smooth out lines of rotated smart object in photoshop? I am building some kind of mockup for business card and while i was trying to create the looks like cards are on top of each

@Smith574

I really do not understand the issue if the object exported/saved as jpg or png, or whatever final option you export to, still looks OK. There could be two reasons the issue occurs.

Scenario 1: Display Video Issue

Probably the jagged edge is cause by a low pixel density display, check if you can set the optimization preferences to use the GPU of your graphic card if you have one that support this option. Again, this only works if you have a graphic card that have GPU optimization and the problem is your display pixel density issue.

Scenario 2: Embedding, Converting to Smart Object and Resizing

If you embedded the object into the working file, convert to smart object and then change your mind and increase the resolution of your file. The smart object is still set to the size that was originally created, so if you change the resolution of your file too much, the Smart Object will show artifacts.

Go to the layer in question right click on it and edit content. Resize the file to match the new resolution and save. When returning to the working file, you might need to readjust position and location of the layer.

If by resizing the object generate artifacts then I would suggest to import the file into the working file again.

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@Ann6370331

First, rotate object and then apply outline.

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@Connie430

I realize that this is an old stack but seeing as it is still lacking an answer other than, "I wouldn't worry about it", I thought I would go ahead answer the question.

I am assuming that by straight and clean lines you mean lines that you can rotate off axis without causing the line to jut ("stair step" effect).

The only way to achieve these "smooth" lines that you desire within the digital realm is with vector based graphic images and editing tools versus raster based graphics. You can get more details and how this specifically applies to your query and the best ways to implement it into your workflow elsewhere within the Graphics Design Stack Exchange and on the web but the long and the short of it is; Vectors are polygon "points" that can be placed on any point on any axis in the field, so they arent subject to grid patterning like pixels are, allowing for smooth radii (lines) at any angle, as they are nothing more than several points laid out in a row.

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@RJPawlick971

It's not the best solution but have you tried to apply a Blur Smart Filter to the Smart Object and use the correspondent mask to smooth it out? It won't create a sharp image but at least will hide some of those imperfections.

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@Debbie163

Do you need to display the image in a large resolution or are you just using it for an online portfolio? If that's the case, I wouldn't worry about it. Make sure you are working at a large resolution, scale it to a size that is more appropriate for the web/whatever platform you are displaying the image on, and it should look fine.

If that's not the case, I would consider creating your own stock image. It's probably worth the trouble anyhow.

Edit: I'm not sure if this will do anything, but have you tried rasterizing the smart object to see what it will look like?

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