Add Border to Image Online — Frames, Colors & Padding

Add Border to Image lets you put a clean, customizable border or frame around any photo. Choose the border color, width, and style to match your brand or aesthetic. Whether you're creating social media posts with a consistent frame, adding white padding for printing, or giving a photo a decorative edge, it takes only a few seconds.

Why use this Add Border to Image?

  • Set border color with a color picker or hex code input
  • Control border thickness independently on each side or uniformly
  • Supports solid borders and padding for clean white or colored frames
  • Works with JPG, PNG, and WebP images of any size

How to use the Add Border to Image

  1. Upload your image: Select the photo you want to frame from your device.
  2. Choose border color and width: Pick a color using the color picker or enter a hex code, then set how thick the border should be in pixels.
  3. Preview the framed image: See a live preview of how the border will look around your photo before committing.
  4. Download the result: Click Download to save the image with its new border applied.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does adding a border change the original image dimensions?

Yes — the border is added around the outside of the image, so the total width and height increase by the border thickness on each side. Your original image content is not cropped or scaled; it stays the same size inside the frame.

Can I add a white border to give my photo a printed photo look?

Yes. Simply set the border color to white (#FFFFFF) and choose a thickness that suits the look you want. A wide white border is a classic way to make a photo look like a printed and framed picture.

Can I use this to add padding for Instagram posts?

Absolutely. Adding a solid border (especially white or a brand color) is a popular way to create consistent visual framing for Instagram posts. You can also use it to add letterbox bars to make a landscape image fit a square format.

What border colors can I use?

Any color — the tool includes a full color picker so you can choose any hue, or type in an exact hex code for pixel-perfect brand color matching.

Is the border added inside the image or outside it?

The border is added outside the image boundaries, expanding the canvas. Your original image is not affected — no pixels are cropped or overwritten by the border.

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