Trimming Jagged Edges?

[satchi]

Hi, I have a picture of tubular objects (w/ thick black borders on shape) that have jagged edges, due to an increase of resolution.

I don't mind the resolution, but I do mind the jagged edges. Is there a tool where I could cut the jagged edges and make it straight? I was thinking of something like creating a curve that surround the shape and then cut what's out of that border.

The image is in default resolution of 72pixel/inch in 1024x1024.

Any suggestion on how I might approach this problem? Thanks in advance.

 

[M3Fan]

You could use the magic wand to select the object, then right click on the selection and choose "Feather". Specify a few pixels in the feather option and cut the selection. It should cut just inside the selection offset by the feather option and result in a smoother edge.

 

[satchi]

Ahh, that seems to help a lot! Thanks for the help!

 

[yoderman94]

featehr also works, or use the sumdge or erase. There is always 3 ways to do everything in Photoshop

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[prophotodx]

The most accurate way I can think of is to use the pen tool and create a clipping mask around the object...send us a link so we can see the before and after!!sd