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How to Add a Polaroid or White Frame to a Photo Online
Short answer: Open ToneLab.photo, add your photo, choose a White, Black or Polaroid frame, and slide the frame width to taste. It's free, runs in your browser, and your photo is never uploaded.
A frame is the quickest way to make a photo feel finished — a white border for a clean gallery look, black for drama, or a Polaroid frame for that instant-film feel that's perfect for social.
Add a frame in three steps
- Open tonelab.photo and add your photo (it stays on your device).
- In the frame options, pick White, Black or Polaroid.
- Drag the frame width slider until it looks right, then export.
Which frame to use
- Polaroid — a wider bottom border for a nostalgic, film-photo feel. Great with a slightly faded, grainy edit.
- White — clean and minimal; makes colours pop and suits grids and prints.
- Black — adds contrast and drama, especially for moody or night shots.
Tip: pair a Polaroid frame with a touch of film grain and a faded look for a convincing analogue result.
FAQ
Is adding a frame free?
Yes. White, Black and Polaroid frames with adjustable width are part of the free editor — no watermark, no sign-up.
Can I change how thick the frame is?
Yes — there's a frame-width slider, so you can go from a thin border to a chunky Polaroid edge.
Is my photo uploaded to add a frame?
No. Everything happens in your browser, on your device, and it works offline.