ImageView in circular through XML

How to Make an ImageView Circular with a Border Using XML

Do you want to add a circular border to your ImageView in Android XML? Look no further! In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of achieving this effect. We understand that finding useful information can sometimes be a daunting task, but worry not - we've got you covered!

The Problem: Making an ImageView Circular with a Border

The user who asked this question was looking for a way to make any image displayed in an ImageView circular with a border. They had already searched for solutions but couldn't find anything that worked.

The Solution: Applying XML Attributes

To achieve the desired effect, we can utilize XML attributes available for the ImageView component. Follow these simple steps:

1. Start by adding an ImageView to your XML layout file. Set the desired width and height for the ImageView, and provide the source image using the src attribute.

<ImageView
    android:layout_width="150dp"
    android:layout_height="150dp"
    android:src="@drawable/your_image"
    />

1. To make this ImageView circular, you can set the shape attribute of the ImageView to "oval".

<ImageView
    android:layout_width="150dp"
    android:layout_height="150dp"
    android:src="@drawable/your_image"
    android:background="@drawable/circular_shape"
    />

1. Now, let's create the circular_shape.xml file to define the background drawable for the ImageView.

<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:shape="oval">
    <stroke
        android:width="2dp"
        android:color="#FF000000" />
</shape>

In this drawable XML, we set the shape to "oval" to make it circular. We also define a stroke with the width of 2dp and color of "#FF000000" (black) to create the border effect.

1. Finally, set the created circular_shape.xml as the background for the ImageView using the android:background attribute.

<ImageView
    android:layout_width="150dp"
    android:layout_height="150dp"
    android:src="@drawable/your_image"
    android:background="@drawable/circular_shape"
    />

Take It Further: Customize the Border Color and Width

If you want to customize the border color or width, feel free to modify the circular_shape.xml drawable accordingly. You can change the stroke color by modifying the android:color attribute, and the width by modifying the android:width attribute.

Conclusion

You no longer have to wander in search of a solution for making an ImageView circular with a border. By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can easily achieve this effect using XML attributes and drawable files. Feel free to customize the border color and width to match your app's design.

Don't forget to share this blog post with your fellow Android developers who might find it useful! Leave a comment below if you have any questions or suggestions. Happy coding! 🌈📱💻

Note: Remember that this solution only applies to achieving the effect through XML attributes. You can also achieve the same effect programmatically if needed.