Add Borders, Frames & Rounded Corners
Create white borders, gallery frames, Polaroid-style layouts, soft rounded corners and circular profile images directly in your browser.
JPG, PNG or WebP — maximum 15 MB
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Turn Ordinary Images into Polished Framed Designs
MixPlay’s free Photo Frame Studio gives you a fast way to add elegant borders, canvas space, rounded corners, circular crops and soft shadows without installing photo-editing software.
Create a clean white gallery frame, a bold black border, a Polaroid-style photograph, an Instagram-ready square or a circular profile image using simple sliders and instant presets.
How to Use Photo Frame Studio
Upload Your Image
Choose a JPG, PNG or WebP photograph from your phone, tablet or computer.
Choose a Preset
Start with Minimal, Classic White, Polaroid, Gallery, Avatar or another style.
Adjust the Border
Change its thickness, colour and style until it complements the photograph.
Shape the Corners
Keep the frame square, soften the corners or create a circular profile image.
Add Space and Shadow
Use canvas padding and a subtle shadow to give the image more depth.
Download the Result
Save the finished framed image as JPG, PNG, WebP or its original format.
Photo Frame Presets Explained
Minimal
A thin, understated border that keeps attention on the photograph.
Classic White
A clean white frame inspired by traditional photographic prints.
Black Gallery
A darker frame suited to monochrome, architecture and dramatic images.
Polaroid
Extra white space and a soft shadow create a casual printed-photo style.
Soft Rounded
Rounded edges and a gentle shadow create a modern app-style presentation.
Circle Avatar
Creates a circular profile image for social pages, accounts and contact cards.
Border, Padding and Shadow Guide
| Control | What it changes | Subtle setting | Stronger setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Border thickness | The visible frame immediately around the image | 4–15px | 25–70px |
| Canvas padding | The extra breathing room surrounding the framed image | 10–25px | 40–100px |
| Corner radius | How square or rounded the outer frame appears | 10–30px | 50px or more |
| Shadow blur | How soft and spread out the drop shadow looks | 10–20px | 25–50px |
| Shadow opacity | How dark and noticeable the shadow appears | 15–30% | 35–55% |
Photo Frame Studio Frequently Asked Questions
Is Photo Frame Studio free?
Yes. The basic tool can be used without payment or registration.
Can I add a white border to a photograph?
Yes. Choose white as the border colour and use the thickness slider.
Can I make the corners rounded?
Yes. Use the corner-radius slider or choose the Soft Rounded preset.
Can I create a circular profile picture?
Yes. Choose Circle Avatar mode and download as PNG for transparent outer corners.
What does canvas padding do?
Padding adds extra space between the framed image and the edge of the final canvas.
Can I add a shadow?
Yes. You can control its blur, distance, colour and opacity.
Which formats can I download?
You can keep the original format or download JPG, PNG or WebP.
Does it work on phones and tablets?
Yes. The interface is designed for modern computers, tablets and phones.
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