Add padding — a solid or coloured border of empty space — around an image online. Padding is how you fit an image into a fixed frame without cropping it, and how you give a logo or product shot room to breathe.
Padding vs a border
Padding adds empty space that becomes part of the image canvas, changing its dimensions — use it to fit a whole image into a square frame or to give a subject room to breathe. A border, by contrast, draws a line at the existing edge. If you want a coloured edge rather than added space, the add-a-border tool is the one you want.
Fit an image into a frame without cropping
Marketplaces and templates often expect a square or fixed shape. Rather than cropping and losing part of the picture, add padding to reach the target shape with clean whitespace around it. Export to PNG or WebP to keep the padding transparent, or pick any solid colour.
How to pad an image
- 1Upload your image.
- 2Set how much padding to add and pick a colour.
- 3Preview the framed result.
- 4Download the padded image.
When to use Add padding
- Fitting a whole image into a square frame without cropping it.
- Giving a product photo clean whitespace for a marketplace listing.
- Adding breathing room around a logo or icon.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between padding and a border?
Padding adds space that becomes part of the image canvas, changing its dimensions. A border draws a line at the existing edge. Use padding to change the shape or add whitespace.
Can the padding be transparent?
Yes, when you export to a format that supports transparency (PNG or WebP). Otherwise choose a solid colour.
Is anything uploaded?
Yes — your image is uploaded so our server can do the work, and it is deleted automatically an hour later. No account is needed.