Add a White Border to Photos in Photopea

Creating a White Frame Border

I use Capture One to edit my images. The software is fantastic, and has just about every tool you could possibly need to edit and polish your images. All except a tool to create a white border. You would think that Capture One would add this in as a simple addition in the export recipe, but it doesn't seem to be forth coming! As a result, a work around is needed, hence the blog post! In this tutorial (See the YouTube video below), I’ll show you how to automate the process of adding a stylish white border to your images using Photopea , a powerful and free online alternative to Photoshop . Whether you’re looking to give your photos a polished look for a social media gallery or a professional portfolio, this step-by-step guide will make the process easy and efficient.

Steps to create a white border for a single image or automate a batch action:

• Step 1: Introduction to Photopea :
  • Importing your images into the workspace.
• Step 2: Creating a White Border Manually:
  • How to resize your canvas to create a white border. - Centering your image within the new canvas size.
• Step 3: Recording an Action:
  • Introduction to Photopea's Action panel.
  • How to record the steps of adding a white border.
• Step 4: Automating the Process:
  • Batch processing multiple images with the recorded action.
  • Setting up automation to apply the white border to all selected images.
• Step 5: Exporting Your Images:
  • Exporting the processed images for use on social media
• Step 6: Showcasing the Final Gallery:
  • Previewing the transformed images.

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a fully automated workflow that turns any set of regular images into a stunning gallery with professional white borders—all without needing expensive software. Perfect for photographers, designers, and anyone looking to give their pictures a boost!

For those interested in where I took these pictures, the Google Map below shows the location of where I took the image of the harbour in Porthgain, in West Wales. A beautiful place to visit. If you haven't been there, then it is well worth a visit. The other two were taken on Llangennith beach in Rhossili Bay, South Wales, UK.

If you use the steps above to make white frames for your images, please let me know how you get on, and whether you found it straight forward to do so. Look forward to hearing from you!