Use a narrow border in a feed
A small pale edge creates separation from the page. Try 2–4% first when you have limited space for the image.
Add a Border to a Photo
Add an even solid border outside a photo. Set its width and color, see the finished dimensions, and save a PNG.
Add a photo border
Open an image
JPG, PNG or WebP · up to 10 MiB and 24 megapixels
Width is a percentage of the shorter side, applied to each edge.
Free · processed in your browser
Opening image…
Your preview will appear here.
Pick a border for the way you’ll use the photo
Use a wider mat for a print look
Try 7–12% to leave room around the image. Pick a color from the lightest part of the photo or the paper it will sit on.
Read the finished dimensions
The width is applied to each of the four edges. Check the displayed output size if another site or printer expects exact dimensions.
How it works
Open the image
Choose a file or try the sample.
Set width and color
Move Border width and choose a solid color. Check all four edges in the finished preview.
Save the bordered PNG
Download the enlarged canvas with the original photo centered.
Frequently asked questions
Will the border crop my photo?
The border adds space outside the original. All four edges of the photo remain visible.
What does the percentage measure?
It uses the shorter side of the original. A 5% border on a 1,000 × 600 photo adds 30 pixels on every side, for 1,060 × 660 overall.
How can I remove the border?
Set Border width to 0%. The border color still fills any transparent areas.
Can I make an inside border?
This tool adds an outside border, leaving the original framing intact.
What happens to a transparent photo?
The chosen border color also fills transparent parts of the image.
What format do I download?
The finished image downloads as a PNG.
What images can I open?
Choose a JPG, PNG or WebP up to 10 MiB and 24 megapixels.
Where is my image processed?
The tool processes your image in this browser. Your selected file stays on your device.