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Simple Methods and Steps to Add a Border to an Image in paint.net

Explains how to add a border to an image using the image editing software paint.net. Introduces the steps to create a border by specifying colors with the secondary color and utilizing canvas size changes for beginners. A useful technique that comes in handy right away when you want to decorate images for blogs or material creation.

Here is how to add a border to an image using paint.net.

Steps

1. Open the image you want to add a border to in paint.net

2. Set the secondary color (this will be the color of the border)

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If the color palette is not displayed, press the F8 key on your keyboard.

If you want to set it to black, click on img_1.png.

3. Select Menu > Image > Canvas Size…

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Increase the width and height by 2 pixels each. Increasing them by 2 pixels will create a 1-pixel border. If you want a 5-pixel border, increase the width and height by 10 pixels each.

Select “Middle” for the anchor, and click OK.

4. The border will be added to the image, so save the image.

That’s it.