Click to upload or drag & drop a photo
Processed entirely in your browser — nothing is uploadedA quick way to frame a photo
A solid border can make a photo look more finished when it's dropped into a document, presentation, or social post, especially against a busy background. The border is drawn just inside the image edges, so the photo's original dimensions stay the same.
How to use Add Border to Image
- Upload the photo you want to edit.
- Adjust any sliders, colours, or options shown above the upload box — the preview updates as you go.
- Compare the before and after side by side.
- Download the edited photo once it looks the way you want.
Tips for best results
- Try a few different settings before downloading — most sliders here update the preview instantly, so it's quick to compare options.
- Work from your best-quality original; effects applied on top of an already-compressed photo tend to look rougher.
- If you're combining this with another tool (like compressing afterwards), apply this effect first, then compress last.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Can I apply this more than once to stack the effect?
Yes — download the result and re-upload it to apply the effect again, though stacking some effects can look over-processed quickly.
Does this work on PNG images with transparency?
Transparent areas are generally preserved unless the tool specifically converts to JPG, which fills transparency with white.
Does the border cover part of my photo or add to its size?
The border is drawn along the inside edge of the existing image, so the overall dimensions don't change — a thick border will cover a bit more of the outer photo content.
Can I use a white border for a Polaroid-style look?
Yes — set the colour to white and a thickness of around 20–40px on a square photo for a classic instant-photo frame look.
Can I add a border and round the corners at the same time?
Not in a single pass here — run this tool first, then feed the result into our round corners tool for both effects.