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  • ๐ŸŽฅ Video Tutorial
  • ๐Ÿ“Œ Method 1: Applying Overlays with Frames
  • ๐Ÿ“Œ Method 2: Adding a White Border (or Custom Background)
  • ๐Ÿ“Œ Method 3: Placing a Photo in a Frame from Another Image

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How to add a border or frames to the photo?

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๐ŸŽฅ Video Tutorial

Our partner has prepared a quick video walkthrough showing how to add borders and frames in different styles:


๐Ÿ“Œ Method 1: Applying Overlays with Frames

The simplest way to add a frame is by using a PNG file with transparency.

Steps:

  1. Add the frame as a layer above your main photo. Go to Layer Properties and set Opacity to 100 for full visibility.

  2. Adjust the size of the frame using Image Mapping options under Layer Properties. Use Fit or Stretch for best results.

    You can also manually resize the frame by dragging one of its corner points.

  3. Close the Layer Properties tool. Your photo is now ready for export!

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Our Marketplace also includes overlay packs with pre-made frames you can explore:


๐Ÿ“Œ Method 2: Adding a White Border (or Custom Background)

Steps:

  1. Download or create a white background image and save it on your computer.

  2. Add your main photo into Luminar Neo.

  3. Add the white background as a layer below the photo.

  4. Select the main photo layer and resize it by dragging a corner inward so that the white background is visible around it.

  5. Center the main photo over the background.

  6. Select the background layer, go to Layer Properties, and set Opacity to 100.

  7. Close the Layer Properties tool. Done!

You can replace the white background with any color, texture, or patterned image to suit your style.


๐Ÿ“Œ Method 3: Placing a Photo in a Frame from Another Image

This method uses a photo that already has a visible frame (e.g. from an interior shot) and places your image inside it.

Steps:

  1. Open the framed image in Luminar Neo and go to the Edit tab.

  2. Use Layer Properties > Masking > Object Select (Subtract) to mark and remove the interior area of the frame.

  3. If needed, use Masking > Brush (Erase) with softness = 0 to remove any leftover inner parts of the frame.

  4. Add your prepared photo as a new layer from your computer.

  5. Set the new imageโ€™s Opacity to 100 and Image Mapping to Fit.

  6. Resize your photo by dragging a corner inward and place it over the frame area.

  7. Move your photo layer below the frame layer.

  8. Close Layer Properties and your framed photo is ready to export.

๐ŸŽฌ This method is also demonstrated step-by-step in the video tutorial above.

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