Add a film frame or border on iPhone
Last updated 2 June 2026
A frame or border finishes an image: it sets the aspect ratio for a print or a post and gives the photo room to breathe. On the iPhone, EditMe adds a clean white frame with nine aspect ratios and an adjustable border width, in its free editor, on the device.
Why a frame helps
A border does two jobs. It picks the shape, square for a grid, 4:5 for a tall feed post, 16:9 for wide, without cropping into the picture. And it gives a visual rest around the image, which is why galleries mat prints. A clean white border reads like a darkroom print and gives the photo room to breathe.
Frames in EditMe
EditMe adds a clean white frame with nine aspect ratios and an adjustable border width. It runs on the device, is non-destructive, and is part of the free editor; the app is free to start.
How it compares
| What you can do | EditMe frame | Crop only |
|---|---|---|
| Set the final aspect ratio | Yes | Yes |
| Add a border without cropping in | Yes | No |
| Choose nine aspect ratios | Yes | No |
| Adjust border width | Yes | No |
| Runs on device | Yes | Varies |
Frequently asked questions
How do I add a border to a photo on iPhone?
Use a frame tool. EditMe adds a clean white frame with a choice of aspect ratio and border width, on the device.
What aspect ratios does EditMe's frame support?
Nine, including square, 4:5, 16:9, and others, so you can fit a print or a feed post without cropping into the picture.
Can I change the border colour?
Not yet. The shipping frame uses a clean white border; an in-app colour choice is not available in the app yet. You can still adjust the border width.
Is EditMe free?
EditMe is free to start, and the frame tool is part of the free editor along with basic editing and film-negative inversion. The optional EditMe Pro covers the darkroom, the full film-look collection, the tone curve, local corrections, custom presets, and 16-bit export.