Vignette & Border Maker

Frame your photos with a vignette and border

A vignette darkens the edges of a photo to gently pull the viewer's eye toward the center, giving images a cinematic, vintage feel. A border wraps the picture in a clean frame that separates it from busy backgrounds and makes it feel finished. This tool combines both: tune the vignette strength, set a border width, and choose a solid color or a two-color gradient frame. Every change previews instantly on the canvas before you export.

The editor runs entirely in your browser. Your photo is decoded onto a canvas, the vignette is painted as a soft radial shadow, and the border is drawn around the outside at the width you pick. Because there is no upload, your photos stay private. The preview is scaled for comfortable editing, but the export renders at the original resolution so the framed result keeps full detail.

Solid versus gradient frames

A solid border is the classic choice — a white frame for a gallery look or a black frame for drama. A gradient border fades between two colors across the frame width, which can mimic brushed metal, a sunset glow or a subtle drop-shadow edge. Keep the border width small (2 to 5 percent) for a tasteful outline, or push it wider for a bold poster mat. Pair a darker border with a stronger vignette to focus attention on the subject.

Good uses for framed photos

Vignettes and borders work well for social posts, product photography, blog headers, printable art and profile banners. A light frame helps a photo stand out on a white page, while a vignette adds mood to portraits and landscapes. Start subtle: a 30 to 50 percent vignette and a thin border usually look professional, whereas heavy settings can feel dated. Preview at full size and adjust until the framing supports the subject rather than competing with it.