Categories

← View All Tools

Add Border to Image

Add customizable borders to images with various styles, colors, and widths

Click to upload file or drag and drop file here

Maximum file size: 20MB Supported formats: image/jpeg, image/png, image/webp, image/gif, image/bmp, image/tiff

Upload any image file to add border to

Choose the style of border to add

Width of the border in pixels

Color of the border

Opacity of the border (0.0 to 1.0)

Radius for rounded corners (0 for square corners)

Background color between double borders

Choose output format or keep original

Output quality for lossy formats (WebP, JPEG)

Key Facts

Category
Design
Input Types
file, select, number, color
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

Enhance your visuals effortlessly with our online image border tool, designed to add professional frames, outlines, and decorative edges to any image file in seconds.

When to Use

  • •Preparing product photos for e-commerce listings to ensure a clean, uniform look.
  • •Adding a professional frame to social media graphics or personal photography.
  • •Highlighting specific images in presentations or documents with custom colored borders.

How It Works

  • •Upload your image file (JPEG, PNG, WebP, etc.) to the tool.
  • •Select your preferred border style, such as solid, double, or rounded corners.
  • •Adjust the width, color, and opacity settings to match your design requirements.
  • •Download your newly framed image in your chosen output format.

Use Cases

Creating consistent branding for social media profile pictures.
Adding subtle frames to portfolio images for a cleaner gallery display.
Applying decorative borders to digital invitations or event flyers.

Examples

1. Professional Product Gallery

E-commerce Seller
Background
The seller needs to display product photos on a white background website, but the images lack definition.
Problem
The products blend into the background, making them look unprofessional.
How to Use
Upload the product image, select 'Solid Border', set width to 5px, and choose a light grey color.
Example Config
borderStyle: solid, borderWidth: 5, borderColor: #D3D3D3
Outcome
The product images now have a clean, subtle frame that separates them from the website background.

2. Social Media Highlight

Content Creator
Background
A creator wants to make their Instagram post stand out in a busy feed.
Problem
The image needs a modern, soft aesthetic to match their brand style.
How to Use
Upload the image, select 'Rounded Border', set radius to 30px, and choose a brand-specific color.
Example Config
borderStyle: rounded, borderRadius: 30, borderColor: #FF5733
Outcome
The image features soft, rounded edges with a vibrant border that draws immediate attention.

Try with Samples

image, png, jpg
Web Image Processing Python Samples
Web Python image processing examples using PIL/Pillow including reading, saving, resizing, and format conversion
title token image
image
Windows Image Processing C++ Samples
Windows C++ image processing examples including reading/saving images, resizing, and format conversion using Windows Imaging Component (WIC)
title token image
image
Web Image Processing Rust Samples
Web Rust image processing examples including image read/save, scaling, and format conversion
title token image
image
macOS Image Processing Objective-C Samples
macOS Objective-C image processing examples including image reading/saving, image scaling, and format conversion
title token image
image

Related Hubs

Image Convert Tools
Explore 100 image tools for convert workflows and compare closely related utilities quickly.
Image Tools
Explore 40 image tools for utility workflows and compare closely related utilities quickly.
Json Convert Tools
Explore 100 json tools for convert workflows and compare closely related utilities quickly.
Audio Convert Tools
Explore 100 audio tools for convert workflows and compare closely related utilities quickly.

FAQ

What file formats are supported?

You can upload JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and TIFF files.

Can I adjust the corner roundness?

Yes, use the Border Radius setting to create rounded corners by entering a pixel value greater than zero.

Does this tool support transparent images?

Yes, if you choose PNG as your output format, the tool will preserve the transparency of your original image.

Can I change the border color?

Absolutely, you can select any color using the color picker or by entering a specific hex code.

Is there a limit to the image file size?

Yes, the maximum file size for uploads is 20MB.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/image-add-border

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
imageFile file (Upload required) Yes Upload any image file to add border to
borderStyle select Yes Choose the style of border to add
borderWidth number No Width of the border in pixels
borderColor color No Color of the border
borderOpacity number No Opacity of the border (0.0 to 1.0)
borderRadius number No Radius for rounded corners (0 for square corners)
backgroundColor color No Background color between double borders
outputFormat select No Choose output format or keep original
quality number No Output quality for lossy formats (WebP, JPEG)

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/image-add-border to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-image-add-border": {
      "name": "image-add-border",
      "description": "Add customizable borders to images with various styles, colors, and widths",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=image-add-border",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]