Add Page Borders - Free Online Browser Tool

Draw a decorative double or single frame around every page, at a chosen inset.

A printed sheet with no border reads as unfinished, and a certificate or a menu needs something to frame the content. This draws a rule at a controlled distance from the trim line so it survives cutting without being cut itself.

This add page borders utility runs completely inside your web browser. Your document is opened locally and processed on your own device using JavaScript and WebAssembly, so your file is never uploaded to any server. There is no signup, no watermark and no limit on how many documents you can handle.

  • 100% client-side - files never leave your device
  • Instant processing, no upload wait
  • Works on desktop, tablet and mobile
  • Free forever, no account required

Common next steps: Add Extra Margins, Change Background Color, Add Diagonal Ribbon Badge, Add Binding Margins (Gutter).

How to Use the Add Page Borders Tool

Four steps, and the whole thing runs locally on your own device.

  1. Load the document

    Any PDF. The frame is drawn on every page.

  2. Choose the style

    A single rule, a double rule with a gap, or a dashed line.

  3. Set the inset and weight

    Keep the inset large enough that the frame is not cut off by a trimmer.

  4. Download

    The frame is added as page content and scales with the page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far from the edge should the border sit?

At least three millimetres, more if the sheet will be trimmed. A frame inside the trim line is one that survives the guillotine.

Is a border the same as a bleed?

No, and the distinction matters for printing. Bleed is artwork extending past the trim line; a border is a rule set inside it. Only bleed needs to reach the edge.

Does it print?

Yes, it is a drawn line rather than a screen effect, so it appears in print and in export to other formats.

Can I have different borders on different pages?

Not in one run. Split the document, run the tool on each part with different settings, and merge the results.

Does the border reduce the printable area?

Slightly, in the sense that it sits inside the page. If your content already runs to the margins it will overlap the frame, which is usually the moment to increase the inset.