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Simple Border
Add borders to photos & videos on iPhone and Android without cropping.
Frame your images for Instagram (square, 4:5) and beyond without losing quality. Fast, minimal, and privacy‑friendly.
Rated 4.7★ on the App Store
No-crop framing
Choose aspect ratios like square, 4:5, 3:4, 9:16, and more. Borders are added as pixels, so the original image stays sharp.
Quality preserved
Simple Border keeps resolution by adding borders around your photo/video — perfect for photographers and printing.
Fast workflow
Native photo picker, share sheet support, auto‑saved settings, and an album for quick access in Photos.
Custom colors
Match borders to your image or brand with a native color picker.
Soft blurred border
Fill the border around your photo or video with a soft blur of the image instead of a solid color — a cinematic look with no crop and full quality.
Fine-tune exports
Pick your export quality, choose a light or dark app theme, and adjust your watermark's opacity — tune every export to taste.
Batch export (Premium)
Share up to 10 images or videos at once with Premium, including a one-time lifetime license option.
Privacy‑friendly
No account needed. Your edits stay on device.
Example exports
Add a black border or black bars to any photo
Simple Border adds black space around your photo instead of covering or cropping it. Choose square, 4:5, 9:16, or another aspect ratio and set the border color to black. Increase the frame size for a border on every side, or set the frame size to 0 when you only want black bars above and below a landscape photo or at the sides of a portrait photo.
Borders are added as pixels, so the complete composition and original resolution stay intact. Prefer another look? Use one of the suggested colors from your photo or replace the solid border with a soft blur.
See how to add a black border step by step →
Guides
How to format photos for Instagram without cropping
Compare square, 4:5, 3:4, and 9:16 formats, then export a clean post with borders or soft blur.
How to add borders to photos on iPhone
A quick no-crop workflow for adding clean white, black, or custom borders while keeping full image resolution.
How to prepare Instagram carousel photos on iPhone
Make mixed photo sizes fit one square or 4:5 carousel layout without cropping important parts of each image.
How to add a black border or black bars to a photo
Create a clean black frame without cropping, keep the original resolution, and export for any social format.
5★ from creators like you
4.7 average · 450+ ratings
Exactly what I wanted
“A program that I could quickly and easily use to add a simple black or white border to my photos at a certain resolution. Unlike most other apps the images don’t appear to lose resolution and the borders are added as additional pixels. Especially important for photographers and high-resolution marketing assets.”
Perfect Border App for photographers
“If you want simple clean borders on your photos or video without a crop all in an effective workflow, this is it. I paid for the lifetime license — totally worth it.”
How it looks
Frequently asked questions
How do I add a black border or black bars to a photo?
Choose a photo in Simple Border, select an aspect ratio, and set the border color to black. Increase the frame size for a border on every side, or set the frame size to 0 when you only want black bars in the unused space.
How do I add borders to photos on iPhone?
Install Simple Border, choose a photo, select an aspect ratio, adjust the border size and color, and export the full-size image without cropping.
Can I add borders to videos?
Yes, Simple Border supports videos. You can add borders to portrait or landscape videos and export them ready for Instagram Reels or TikTok.
Does the app reduce image quality?
No, Simple Border preserves the original resolution for both photos and videos.
Is Simple Border free?
The app is free to download with optional premium features available via subscription or lifetime purchase.
Why use borders instead of cropping?
Borders allow you to show your full image or video composition without cutting anything off, making posts cleaner and more consistent on Instagram or TikTok.