Add Border to Image

No image selected yet. The border is added around the outside, so your picture itself is never cropped.

A border can change how a picture feels. A clean white frame makes a photo look like a print, a thick coloured edge makes social posts and thumbnails stand out in a feed, and a thin dark line neatly separates a light image from a white page. This free tool adds a solid border around any image, with your choice of width and colour, plus an optional rounded corner finish, all inside your browser.

The border is added around the outside of the picture, so the photo itself is never covered or cropped; the finished image is simply larger by twice the border width. Set the width from a hairline of a few pixels to a bold 200 pixel frame, pick any colour, and use the corner radius slider if you want the modern rounded look, which has become standard for app graphics and social cards. With rounded corners, the area outside the curve is transparent, so the image sits naturally on any background. The preview updates with every change, and the download is a full-resolution PNG. Nothing is uploaded; your image stays on your device.

How to use

  1. Click the file box and choose the image you want to frame.
  2. Drag the border width slider to set how thick the frame should be.
  3. Click the colour box and pick the border colour.
  4. Add a corner radius if you want rounded corners instead of sharp ones.
  5. Check the new total size in the preview note, then click Download Image with Border.

Frequently asked questions

Does the border cover part of my photo?

No. The border wraps around the outside edge and the canvas grows to fit it. Your picture keeps every pixel; the final file is wider and taller than the original by twice the border width.

What are rounded corners useful for?

Rounded corners match the style of modern apps, profile cards, and social media graphics. With a radius set, the outside of the curve is left transparent, so the framed image blends onto any page colour.

What border width should I choose?

For a subtle frame on a large photo, 5 to 20 pixels is plenty. For thumbnails and social posts that must stand out at small sizes, a bolder 40 to 100 pixel border in a strong colour works better. The preview shows the true proportions.

Are my images uploaded anywhere?

No. The border is drawn locally in your browser, and your file never leaves your device.