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Add a Border

Adds padding around a photo so it fits a square, 4:5 or another ratio. Use it when a tall photo would otherwise get cropped on Instagram. The photo itself is never enlarged — only padding is added, so nothing is lost to resampling.

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What this tool does

  • 1:1, 4:5, 3:4, 16:9 and 9:16 ratios
  • Adjustable border thickness and colour
  • The photo is never enlarged
  • The photo always sits centred

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Very large photos may take a moment, and can be heavy on older phones.