Add borders to your photos for free.

Customize your images by adding playful borders or captivating frames, and adjust the size, colors, and placement exactly to your liking.

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How to add borders to your images.

1. Select image.

Upload an image from your device or select a free Adobe Stock photo to start customizing your project.

2. Customize borders.

Drag and drop shapes, colors, text, icons, and premade borders to create the perfect border for your design.

3. Continue editing.

Keep editing or instantly download your new photo with borders to share on your social channels or print out at home.

Add a border using design elements.

It all starts with selecting the Elements tab at the left side of the editor to get started. You’ll have tons of unique frames, shapes, and borders to add to your photos in seconds. Search terms such as border or rectangle or another keyword that relates to your design. Drop in the design element, adjust the size, and switch up the color to match your mood.

Create a border using images.

Upload your own media or choose from our wide collection of free Adobe Stock images to add to your design. Expand the photo to fit the background of your project dimensions, then add an opaque icon shape or text box on top, which uses the negative space to turn the image into a border.

Add a border with text shapes.

There are a handful of creative text shapes available for your use, many of which feature borders. Once you add text to your design, choose the Shape option and scroll through to find the one that best fits your design. Customize your color and adjust the shape if needed by formatting the text.

Tons of free templates, video, and audio assets to start from.

Turn your newly edited image into a stunning flyer, social post, album cover, profile photo, and unlimited other designs. Explore our template library to get started. Then, add other pre-loaded design assets, fonts, icons, or GIFs to personalize your image. There are endless creative opportunities to elevate your designs.

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Frequently asked questions.

Can I change the border color and width?

Absolutely.

Use our expert Colors panel to easily customize the color of your border. As for the width, since there are lots of ways to make borders, there are also lots of ways to change the width, size, and shape to fit your creative vision.

Can I add a white border to my Instagram photo?

Adobe Express specializes in making standout social media content, so you can make borders for your Instagram photos with ease. To get a white border, start by choosing a canvas size that is optimized for Instagram. You can use the Resize feature to easily select from preset Instagram sizes. Then, you can make a white border by adding design elements, like frames, to your photo. Or you can scale down your image and make the background white to create your border. There are lots of options so you can achieve your desired effect in the way that works best for you.

Can I add a transparent border to photo with Adobe Express?

To make a transparent border, make sure that there is enough space between your photo’s border and the edge of your canvas. Then, delete any other elements from the background. When you select the download option, choose PNG (transparent background) and your image will download with a transparent border.

Does the size or quality change after adding a border to my image?

You can start your project using the original size of your photo so you can then download your final design without changing the size or quality. On your desktop device, start a new project using the “From your photo” option. On the mobile app, start with a photo from your device’s library and choose “Original size” to maintain the dimensions.

Can I use Adobe Express for free? If so, what’s included?

Yes, we have a free plan available for anyone. Enjoy everything you need to stand out, including dozens of quick action tools, thousands of templates, photo editing and effects, and much more. Explore our plans and pricing for details.