Add Border to Image
Frame any photo in seconds – borders, mats, rounded corners, shadows, gradients and Polaroid captions – or fit it to square, 4:5 or story size without cropping.
- 6 frame presets
- Instagram no-crop
- Mat, corners and shadow
- No upload
How to add a border to a photo
- Add a photoDrop an image, choose a file, paste one with Ctrl+V or try the sample. It stays on your device.
- Pick a frameStart from a preset – Simple, Polaroid, Rounded card, Instagram square, Double or Gallery – then adjust border, mat, corners, shadow and background.
- DownloadSave a full-resolution PNG, JPG or WebP, or copy it. Use PNG to keep transparent rounded corners.
Frame ideas
| Use | Try |
|---|---|
| Instagram post without cropping | Instagram square or 4:5 with a blurred or white background |
| Instagram or WhatsApp story | Shape 9:16 with a gradient background |
| Product photo for a shop | White border, shape 1:1, a little shadow |
| Printed photo or gift | Polaroid with a caption, or Gallery mat |
| Slides and blog posts | Rounded card with a soft gradient |
All sizes are set as a percentage of your photo’s shorter side, so a 3% border on a 4000-pixel photo is 120 pixels – exactly the same look as in the preview.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add a border to a photo?
Add your photo, choose Simple, then set the border width and colour. The border is sized as a percentage of the photo, so it looks the same on small and large images.
How do I post a full photo on Instagram without cropping?
Choose the “Instagram square” preset. It pads your photo to a 1:1 square with a blurred copy of itself behind it. Pick 4:5 for portrait posts or 9:16 for stories, or switch the background to a solid colour.
How do I make a Polaroid-style photo?
Choose the Polaroid preset, which adds a thicker strip at the bottom. Type a caption to write it in the strip in a handwritten style.
How do I round the corners of an image?
Increase Corner radius. Tick “Round the outer edge” to round the whole picture; save as PNG or WebP so the corners stay transparent – JPG fills them with white.
What is a mat?
A mat is the inner border between the photo and the frame, like the card mount in a picture frame. Use it with a dark outer border for a classic gallery look.
Will my photo lose quality?
No. The preview is scaled for speed, but the download is made at your photo’s full resolution. PNG is lossless; JPG and WebP let you choose the quality.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. Everything happens in your browser.
Is the border tool free?
Yes, completely free with no sign-up and no watermark.
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