# UIShape An abstract representation of a shape. ``` struct UIShape ``` ## Overview A [`UIShape`](/documentation/UIKit/UIShape-swift.struct) can represent different types of shapes, including: - A simple shape like a rectangle or circle that resolves into a concrete shape according to context (like size and position) - A Bézier path - A dynamic shape that resolves using a custom closure You typically use a [`UIShape`](/documentation/UIKit/UIShape-swift.struct) with APIs like [`UIHoverStyle`](/documentation/UIKit/UIHoverStyle) to represent the shape of an effect. ## Topics ### Creating a hover shape [`static var rect: UIShape`](/documentation/UIKit/UIShape-swift.struct/rect) Creates a rectangular shape. [`static var capsule: UIShape`](/documentation/UIKit/UIShape-swift.struct/capsule) Creates a capsule shape, a rounded rectangle with a corner radius equal to half the length of the rectangle’s smallest edge. [`static var circle: UIShape`](/documentation/UIKit/UIShape-swift.struct/circle) Creates a circular shape, with a radius equal to half the length of the frame rectangle’s smallest edge. [`static func rect(cornerRadius: CGFloat, cornerCurve: UICornerCurve, maskedCorners: UIRectCorner) -> UIShape`](/documentation/UIKit/UIShape-swift.struct/rect(cornerRadius:cornerCurve:maskedCorners:)) Creates a rectangular shape with rounded corners, using the provided corner radius, corner curve, and rectangle corners. [`static func fixedRect(CGRect, cornerRadius: CGFloat, cornerCurve: UICornerCurve, maskedCorners: UIRectCorner) -> UIShape`](/documentation/UIKit/UIShape-swift.struct/fixedRect(_:cornerRadius:cornerCurve:maskedCorners:)) Creates a fixed rectangular shape that uses the provided rectangle as its shape, regardless of the frame that contains it. [`enum UICornerCurve`](/documentation/UIKit/UICornerCurve) The corner curve to apply to a view. ### Creating a hover shape from a custom path [`static func path(UIBezierPath) -> UIShape`](/documentation/UIKit/UIShape-swift.struct/path(_:)) Creates a shape with a custom Bézier path. ### Creating a dynamic hover shape [`init(some UIShapeProvider)`](/documentation/UIKit/UIShape-swift.struct/init(_:)) Creates a dynamic shape that resolves using the provided resolver closure and resolution context. [`protocol UIShapeProvider`](/documentation/UIKit/UIShapeProvider-60loj) An interface for a type that provides a custom shape by resolving it dynamically based on a context. [`struct ResolutionContext`](/documentation/UIKit/UIShape-swift.struct/ResolutionContext) The context for resolving a dynamic shape. [`struct Resolved`](/documentation/UIKit/UIShape-swift.struct/Resolved) A shape that has completely resolved based on a context. ### Creating a shape by applying insets [`func inset(by: UIEdgeInsets) -> UIShape`](/documentation/UIKit/UIShape-swift.struct/inset(by:)-5jxgl) Creates a new modified shape by applying the provided insets to this shape. [`func inset(by: CGFloat) -> UIShape`](/documentation/UIKit/UIShape-swift.struct/inset(by:)-7v5nk) Creates a new modified shape by applying the provided inset to this shape. ## Relationships ### Conforms To [`CustomStringConvertible`](/documentation/Swift/CustomStringConvertible) [`Escapable`](/documentation/Swift/Escapable) [`Equatable`](/documentation/Swift/Equatable) [`CustomDebugStringConvertible`](/documentation/Swift/CustomDebugStringConvertible) [`UIShapeProvider-60loj`](/documentation/UIKit/UIShapeProvider-60loj) [`Copyable`](/documentation/Swift/Copyable) --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)