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Add Custom Borders to Photos with AI

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Available on iPhone & Android

How to Add a Border to Your Photo

  1. 1

    Upload your photo

    Start by uploading the image you want to frame. Choose any photo from your device.

  2. 2

    Describe your border

    In the prompt box, type a description of the border you want. For example: 'Add a simple thin black border' or 'Give the photo a Polaroid-style frame'.

  3. 3

    Generate your new image

    Click the generate button and let the AI create and apply the custom border based on your description.

  4. 4

    Download your photo

    Your newly framed photo is ready. Download the high-resolution image to share on social media, your website, or for printing.

Instantly create the perfect frame for any image without needing complex editing software. Simply upload your photo and describe the border you envision. Whether you want a classic black frame, a modern thin line, or a decorative edge, our AI-powered tool generates it for you in a moment. This streamlined process saves you time and lets you focus on the creative aspect of your design. Get a beautifully framed picture ready to share, print, or post in just a few clicks, making photo finishing easier than ever.

Frame Your Photos in Seconds

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Go beyond presets and design a border that truly matches your photo's aesthetic. Our AI tool gives you complete creative control through simple text prompts. You can specify the color, thickness, and style of your border with precision. Ask for a 'thick, rustic wooden frame,' a 'delicate, gold floral border,' or a 'simple white border for Instagram'. The possibilities are endless. This flexibility ensures your final image looks exactly how you imagined, with a unique frame that enhances your photo perfectly.

Fully Customizable Borders with Text

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A well-chosen border can elevate your photos from simple snapshots to professional-quality images. Adding a frame provides visual separation, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject and giving the composition a clean, finished appearance. This is ideal for everything from portfolio pieces and product showcases to social media posts and printable art. Our AI generates crisp, high-resolution borders that look sharp and defined, ensuring your images make a strong impression wherever they are displayed.

Achieve a Polished, Professional Look

A landscape photograph of a mountain and lake at sunrise, framed with a prominent white border and a thin inner black line, set against a plain white background.
It’s Fast: Go from an un-framed photo to a finished piece in just a few seconds. It’s Customizable: Your words are the creative tool. Describe any frame, from a 'grunge-style torn paper edge' to a 'clean black border'. AI-Powered: Let our AI handle the precise application of the border, ensuring a clean and professional result every time. Easy to Use: No manual editing is required. Simply upload your image, type your prompt, and generate. Versatile Finishes: Create the perfect frame for any type of photo, including portraits, landscapes, marketing materials, and social media content.

Why use Pixelcut's AI to Add a Border?

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Social Media Posts: Make your photos stand out on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest with clean white or colored borders. Digital Portfolios: Frame your work to give it a refined and professional presentation for clients and employers. Product Photography: Add a simple border to your product images to create a consistent and polished look for your e-commerce store. Event Invitations: Frame photos for wedding announcements, party invitations, or greeting cards to add a personal and elegant touch. Wall Art & Prints: Prepare your favorite photos for printing by adding a stylish border that complements your home decor.

Photo Border Use Cases

A flat lay of four identical photos of a toucan on a branch, each with a different border style: a thin black line, a wide white matte, a light wood frame, and a colorful polka dot pattern, all on a clean white background.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pixelcut is loved by over 2 million people

  • My favorite app

    Great app, easy to use. Helps our small business save time and money to create different marketing materials professionally. Thank you.
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    I need a good background remover for my work and I've been through them all it feels like. This one is the best by far. It's so easy to use and the results always look amazing. Thank you Pixelcut!
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    It's amazingly easy and gives the perfect results for my bags and accessories. It looks like it was done by a professional photographer.
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