Batch Add Borders

You can add a border to multiple images at once using Batch Add Border.

Please note that adding a border is destructive, meaning it cannot be undone.

To Use the Batch Add Border Tool:

  1. In Manage mode, select one or more images.
  2. Click the Batch button and select Border...
  3. In the Batch Add Border dialog, configure the settings as described below.
  4. Click Save to apply.

You can use the arrows below the Preview window to flip through each image in your batch.

Batch Add Border Options

Preset

 

You can save your border settings as a preset for future use. After configuring your desired border settings, enter a name for your preset in the field and press Save. Your presets will be available in this preset drop-down menu for future use.

Border

 

Size

Sets the size of all the sides of the border simultaneously. Drag the slider left and right to adjust the width of the border. You can also type in a different number or use the up and down arrows to change the size of the border.

The text below the Size field shows the final size of your image with the border added. The final size changes dynamically as you adjust the size of the border.

Color

Click the box to open the Colors dialog. Select a color for your border.

Texture

Activates when you select the Texture radio button.

Do any of the following:

  • Click the box to open the Texture library and view thumbnails of textures to select.
  • Click the forward and back arrows to browse through the textures one at a time, without opening the library.

Edge

 

Straight

Sets the edge of the border to be a straight line.

Irregular

Activates when you select the Irregular radio button.

Do any of the following:

  • Click the Edge box to open the Edge library and view thumbnails of edges to select.
  • Click the forward and back arrows to browse through the edges one at a time, without opening the library.

Options
 

Click the Options button to configure the following saving options:

  • Replace original files: Overwrites the original files with the new version of the images with borders.
  • Rename modified images and place in source folder: Adds identifying labels to the image names and places them in the same folder as the originals.
  • Place the modified images in the following folder: Places the converted image in a folder that you can specify. Click the Browse button and select a folder.

Reset

 

Click to reset all options to the default.

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