Image Canvas Padding

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Image Canvas Padding

Add equal canvas space around the original image.

Static JPEG, PNG or WebP. Up to 4 MiB per file, 12 MiB total, 4 million pixels per image. Up to six files use the same settings.
Size and composition

Processing runs on your WordPress server. Images are not added to the Media Library. EXIF orientation is applied when PHP EXIF support is available.

Prepared files

Preview, inspect and download

Choose an image and prepare it to see your result here.

Downloads are generated files, not links to stored uploads. Batch and layout tools can return several files.

Image Preparation

Extra canvas space gives a picture breathing room without removing source content.

Choose the padding and background, then inspect the new dimensions.

01 / GET STARTED

How to use Image Canvas Padding

  1. Choose a static JPEG, PNG or WebP source. Check the displayed upload limits before processing.
  2. Set Padding on each side, Canvas background, Download format and Quality. Review the selected units and options before preparing the output.
  3. Select Prepare image. Inspect the resulting preview, dimensions and file size, then download the output you need.
02 / A CLEARER WORKFLOW

Why choose this tool?

The original picture stays inside the enlarged canvas instead of being cropped to create space.

Before you use the result

Compare the finished picture with its source. It expands the canvas around the source image.

03 / COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions about Image Canvas Padding

Is padding added inside the original edges?

No. It expands the canvas around the source image.

What should I check before using Image Canvas Padding?

Prepare a supported source image and check Padding on each side, Canvas background, Download format and Quality. Use the exact units shown beside the controls and replace any example values with your own inputs.

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