Add Padding to Image
Add solid or transparent space to any side of an image.
Give images room to breathe
Icons, product photos and social graphics look cramped when they touch the edges, and some platforms crop the edges anyway. Adding padding creates space around your image without cropping it.
Flexible settings
- Top, right, bottom and left padding set separately or locked together
- Values in pixels or as a percentage
- Solid colour or transparent background
Practical examples
Turn a portrait photo into a square for Instagram by padding the sides, leave a safe area around app icons or create even spacing around products in e-commerce images. Processing happens in your browser.
How to use Add Padding to Image
- Upload your image.
- Enter the padding for each side in pixels or percent.
- Choose a background colour or tick transparent.
- Download the result.
Why use this tool?
The quickest way to reach a required size or composition without cropping. Free and private.
FAQ
Can the padding be transparent?
Yes. Tick 'Transparent' and export as PNG or WebP.
How do I make a portrait photo square?
Add padding to the left and right equal to half the difference between height and width.
Does padding shrink my image?
No, the image keeps its size; the canvas around it grows.
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