How to use Refine Edge?

I have a square or rectangle image I want to round the corners and soften the edges when I use the refine edges box and select the feather amount (looks good) and hit OK it does not save my selection and goes back to the original image. How do I save it? Also how do I round the corners on a square or rectangle image?
Many thanks,
Diane

OK, this forum makes me feel stupid. I did say remedial ☮
I am having a hard time again. Can you help me please? It's easy to copy or cut and past with any of the marquee tools, even I can do that ☆☆☆. Why is it different for the Rounded Rectangle tool? Working on a layer then select radius and style (clear) I see the rounded edge outline then a new section in the layers pops up. 2 boxes Shape 1, ✵effects ✵stroke. They are white. I have used the ✵effects and ✵stroke before with text (only). How do I copy and past the image with the rounded edge I want? What am I doing wrong ☹
Super thanks for you help,
Diane

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