Update:
Unfortunately the borders are not available anymore in Preview.
You can still use Preview to design your feed, schedule your posts and edit your photos ?
We will add new borders again soon!
Last time I showed you 15 Instagram theme ideas using Preview app. And you loved it! A lot of you are now wondering how to add white borders on Instagram photos .
If you’re new here, make sure you have Preview on your phone ( download it here ).
There are over 30 different white borders you can use. I will show you the most popular ones.
Keep reading to see examples of themes with white borders I made with Preview app.
Quick tips before you apply a white border on your photos:
- Always crop your photos square if you want a white border around your photos because Instagram shows squared photos in your feed. You need the white border to come on top of a square photo for your overall theme to look consistent.
- Apply a filter before you add a white border; otherwise your white border will change color after you add a filter.
1. Go in the Photo Editor section
Add your photos inside Preview App.

If needed, apply your favorite filter now.
Otherwise, time to add a white border.
To add a white border on your photo:


2. Select Frames
You will see many photo editing options.
Select Frames (that’s what the borders are called in Preview).
There are a lot of different white borders you can use.
Here are some examples of Instagram themes I have made using the white borders:




