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Add Black Border to Photo

Add an even black border around a photo.

Runs on your device No signup
Live border editor
NO UPLOAD
JPG · PNG · WebPUp to 40 MB locallyNo account

How it works

  1. 01

    Place the image on the canvas

    Add a photo or graphic; the editor reads its dimensions and opens a fitted live preview.

  2. 02

    Shape the surrounding space

    Black padding is preselected for a strong frame around light photographs. Adjust each side independently or link all sides, choose a color or transparency, and use ratio presets when the final canvas must be square or portrait.

  3. 03

    Download the framed image

    Confirm the output dimensions in the live editor and export the exact full-resolution canvas.

About this tool

What Add Black Border to Photo does

Black padding is preselected for a strong frame around light photographs.

Padding expands the canvas without scaling or cropping the source. Independent side values also let you place the image off-center for captions or gallery layouts.

Tips for better results

  • Use PNG or WebP when the padding is transparent.
  • Unlink the sides to reserve space for a caption.
  • Check the displayed output dimensions before export.
  • Processing stays in the current browser tab; download the result before closing it.

FAQ

How do I use Add Black Border to Photo? +

Add a photo or graphic; the editor reads its dimensions and opens a fitted live preview. Adjust each side independently or link all sides, choose a color or transparency, and use ratio presets when the final canvas must be square or portrait. Confirm the output dimensions in the live editor and export the exact full-resolution canvas.

What is Add Black Border to Photo designed for? +

Black padding is preselected for a strong frame around light photographs.

What is the difference between a border and padding? +

Both add canvas space around the image here. A linked, even value behaves like a border; independent top, right, bottom and left values behave like layout padding.

What inputs and outputs does Add Black Border to Photo support? +

You can start with JPG, PNG, WebP and export PNG, JPG, WebP. Actual decoding support can vary slightly by browser.

Does Add Black Border to Photo upload my image? +

Add Black Border to Photo runs in your browser. Your image is not uploaded to Image Toolkit.

Do I need an account for Add Black Border to Photo? +

No. You can use this tool without creating an account.

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