Add Border to Image
Add a border around an image — the picture is never cropped, so the output is larger than the original by twice the border and padding. Border and padding are separate settings, which is what makes a mounted print or a Polaroid look possible: a thin dark frame around a wide white mount. Both can be measured as a percentage of the shorter side, so one setting suits any image size, or in exact pixels when you need a specific figure. The outer frame and the picture inside it can each be rounded independently, and presets are included for the common looks. Everything runs in your browser.
How it works
The border is added around the picture, so nothing is cropped — the output is larger than the original by twice the border and padding. Padding is the space between the frame and the picture, in its own colour, which is how a mounted print or a Polaroid border is made.
Sizes default to a percentage of the shorter side so the same settings suit any image; switch to pixels for an exact figure. Rounded corners need PNG or WebP, since JPEG cannot store transparency.
Set to 0 for padding only.
Space between the border and the picture.
Rounds the outside of the frame. Needs a format that keeps transparency.
Rounds the picture itself inside the frame.
Frequently asked questions
Does adding a border crop my photo?
No. The border is added around the outside, so the finished image is larger than the original — the full picture is kept.
What is the difference between border and padding?
The border is the outer frame; the padding is the space between that frame and the picture, in its own colour. A thin dark border with wide white padding is how a mounted print looks.
How do I make a Polaroid-style border?
Use the Polaroid preset, or set a thin light border with a large white padding. The classic look has more space below the picture than above, which you can approximate by adding padding and cropping the top afterwards.
Why are sizes given as a percentage?
A 20-pixel border looks bold on a small image and like a hairline on a large one. A percentage of the shorter side keeps the same look at any size — switch to pixels if you need an exact number.
Can I round the corners?
Yes, the outer frame and the picture inside it round independently. Rounded outer corners need PNG or WebP, since JPEG cannot store the transparency they leave behind.
Is my photo uploaded?
No — the frame is drawn on your device and the image never leaves it.
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