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Add Image Border

Add a coloured border around an image.

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Max 100 MB per file · JPG, JPEG, JFIF, PNG, WEBP, GIF, BMP, TIF

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    PNG output. Animation uses the first frame. Large images may be resized. Multiple images follow the upload queue order.

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    Need a square post?Crop to 1:1 first with Crop Image.
    Picture got bigger?The border is added outside — twice the width in total.
    Match your brand?Use your brand colour.

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    How to use Add Image Border

    1. Select your images.Add social posts, product photos or profile pictures.
    2. Set the border.Choose the border width and colour.
    3. Click Add Image Border.The border is added outside, so nothing is cropped.
    4. Check the border.Look at its width and colour.

    About Add Image Border

    When is it useful? Add Image Border puts a frame of solid colour around a picture — for neat social media posts, product photos on a white border, printed photos with a margin, or profile pictures that stand out.

    Good to know: choose the border width in pixels (0 to 500) and any colour. The border is added outside the picture, so nothing is cropped and the picture becomes larger by twice the border width. The result is saved as a PNG file.

    Tips for Better Results

    • A white border of 20–40 px looks clean on Instagram-style posts.
    • Match the border colour to your brand colour for product photos.
    • Need square posts? Crop to 1:1 first with Crop Image, then add the border.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How wide can the border be?
    From 0 to 500 pixels, in any colour.
    Why did my picture get bigger?
    The border is added outside, so the picture grows by twice the border width.
    What looks good on Instagram-style posts?
    A white border of 20–40 px.
    Works with: Windows Photos · Mac Preview · phone gallery · WhatsApp · websites · Instagram and social media

    What converts well, and what doesn't

    SettingResult
    Border width0 to 500 pixels
    ColourAny colour
    PlacementOutside the picture — nothing cropped
    New sizeLarger by twice the border width
    Saved asPNG
    💡 Tip: A white border of 20–40 px looks clean on Instagram-style posts.

    Common uses

    Social postsNeat framed posts.
    Product photosWhite borders.
    Printed photosAdd a margin.
    Profile picturesStand out.
    Brand coloursMatch your brand.
    FramesClassic look.

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    Browser processing: your files are processed on your own device and are never uploaded to our server.

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    Guide

    Add Image Border: a complete guide

    Why add a border

    A border frames a picture: white borders make product photos and quotes look clean on social media, coloured borders match a brand, and borders add a safe margin for printing so nothing important is cut off at the edge.

    How it works

    Choose the border width in pixels, from 0 to 500, and any colour. The border is added around the outside of the picture, so nothing is covered or cropped — the picture grows by twice the border width in each direction. The result is saved as a PNG.

    Choosing width and colour

    For phone-size pictures of about 1080 pixels, 20–60 pixels looks balanced. White or light grey suits most photos; black looks dramatic for art and gallery-style posts; brand colours suit business posts. Square posts look neatest when you crop to 1:1 before adding the border.

    Common problems and how to fix them

    The border looks too thin on a large photo: border width is in pixels, so large pictures need wider borders. The post is no longer square: add equal borders to a square picture, or crop again afterwards. The file is big: convert to JPG with Image to JPG.

    Good habits

    Use the same border style for a series of posts, keep the original, and preview the result on the platform where it will be posted.

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