Image Padding (Add Border Around)
Image Padding (Add Border Around) is a free online image tool for changing PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, and BMP files into PNG files. Image Padding (Add Border Around) accepts 4 MIME types, returns image/png, includes 2 settings, and runs in your browser on the device.
Drop .png / .jpg / .jpeg / .webp / .bmp file here
or click to choose — or paste an image with ⌘V / Ctrl+V
Options
Key facts
- Input
- 5 formats: PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, and BMP (image/png, image/jpeg, image/webp, image/bmp)
- Output
- PNG (image/png)
- Runtime
- your browser on the device
- Settings
- 2 controls: Padding (px) and Padding color
- File mode
- 1 input file creates 1 output file
- Cost
- $0, no account required
How to use Image Padding (Add Border Around)
- 1
Open your PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, BMP file
Drop your PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, BMP file onto the page, or click to browse and pick one from your device.
- 2
Choose options
Adjust the conversion options to suit your needs. Defaults work well for most inputs.
- 3
Convert and download
Click Convert. Your PNG file is ready to download in seconds.
Image Padding (Add Border Around) details
First, Image Padding (Add Border Around) reads PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, and BMP source files and prepares PNG output for the image workflow. Next, The visible controls are Padding (px) and Padding color. Additionally, Files and text stay in the browser session.
Drop in an image and download a copy with extra padding added around all four sides. Useful for breathing room around screenshots, social-media safe areas, or printing margins. Pick the padding thickness in pixels and a background color (white by default; choose transparent to keep the new pixels alpha-zero, which only PNG supports). Output is always PNG so the transparent option works correctly. Conversion runs locally in your browser; files never leave your device.
Common searches
- image padding
- add padding to image
- image margin tool
- add border around image
- image whitespace tool
- image canvas extender
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Frequently asked
What is Image Padding (Add Border Around)?
Image Padding (Add Border Around) is a free online image tool for changing PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, and BMP files into PNG files. Image Padding (Add Border Around) accepts 4 MIME types, returns image/png, includes 2 settings, and runs in your browser on the device.
What files does Image Padding (Add Border Around) accept and create?
Image Padding (Add Border Around) accepts PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, BMP files (image/png, image/jpeg, image/webp, image/bmp) and creates PNG files (image/png). The page includes 2 settings: Padding (px) and Padding color.
Do my files and data stay private?
Yes. Image Padding (Add Border Around) runs entirely in your browser using your device's CPU. Files and text are never uploaded to our servers, so your data stays private.
How do I use Image Padding (Add Border Around)?
Open Image Padding (Add Border Around), drop in your PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, BMP file, choose any options, and click Convert. Your browser does the work locally and produces a PNG file you can save right away.
What is the maximum file size for Image Padding (Add Border Around)?
Because Image Padding (Add Border Around) runs in your browser, the maximum size depends on your device's available memory. Most modern phones and laptops handle files up to a few hundred MB without issues.