Add padding around a photo to zoom it out.
Sometimes you need the opposite of cropping - adding space around a photo so the subject appears smaller within the frame, useful for fitting a close-up shot into a layout that needs more background.
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Try Free Resume Builder Try Free Invoice BuilderA tightly-cropped photo can look cramped when placed into a template, thumbnail, or banner - padding it out gives the subject breathing room without re-shooting the photo or trying to shrink it manually in an editor.
It adds padding around the existing photo rather than cropping anything away - the original subject stays fully visible, just smaller in frame.
The tool applies a standard padding fill - for specific background color needs, use the Add Border tools instead.