How to Frame an Image for Display
A frame should lift the picture, not compete with it.
What is the Image Border and Frame Adder?
The tool adds the border width on all four sides, so the outer size and the area taken up by the frame are exact rather than guessed. Solid, double and dashed styles are offered in the browser preview, which uses a plain gradient for the inner picture. Your own photo is not uploaded here, so use the outer size to prepare the final framed version.
How to use it
- Enter the image size and border width
- Pick a colour and style
- Check the outer size and download the preview
Worked example
A 20-pixel solid border on a 400 by 300 image gives an outer size of 440 by 340 pixels and a border area of 29,600 pixels.
What border width looks best?
Thin dark borders suit most photos, while wider borders suit prints meant for a wall. Keep the colour quiet so the picture stays the subject.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the outer size grow by twice the border?
Because the border sits on both sides of each dimension, left and right for width, top and bottom for height.
Does a border change the picture itself?
No. The picture keeps its size, and the border is added around it.