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PDF Border Add

Add decorative borders to all pages of a PDF.

How to Use
1

Upload PDF

Drop your PDF file.

2

Customize Border

Set border width, color, and margin from edge.

3

Apply

Download PDF with borders on every page.

What Is PDF Border Add?

The PDF Border Add tool draws customizable borders on every page of your PDF. Set the border width (0.5pt to 10pt), choose any color, and control the distance from the page edge using the margin setting. Borders are rendered as rectangles with adjustable line thickness. Use thin borders for subtle framing or thick borders for bold decorative effects. The border is drawn on top of existing content at the specified margin. Perfect for adding a professional frame to certificates, reports, or printed documents.

Why Use Our PDF Border Add?

  • Adjustable border width and color
  • Customizable margin from page edge
  • Applies to all pages automatically
  • Works with any page size

Common Use Cases

Certificates

Add elegant borders to award certificates.

Reports

Frame pages for professional presentation.

Handouts

Add borders to printed educational materials.

Art Prints

Frame artwork pages with consistent borders.

Technical Guide

Uses pdf-lib to draw rectangles on each page. The border is drawn using drawRectangle with borderColor and borderWidth parameters, without fill (color: undefined). Rectangle position is calculated as (margin, margin) with dimensions (width - 2*margin, height - 2*margin). Color is converted from hex to pdf-lib RGB values. The border is rendered on the existing page content layer.

Tips & Best Practices

  • 1
    2pt width is good for standard borders
  • 2
    Match border color to document theme
  • 3
    20pt margin keeps borders away from content
  • 4
    Thin borders (0.5pt) for subtle framing

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Frequently Asked Questions

QWhere is the border drawn?
On the existing page, offset from edges by the margin amount.
QCan I use different borders per page?
Currently applies the same border to all pages.
QDoes this change the page size?
No, borders are drawn within the existing page dimensions.
QCan I make rounded corners?
Currently rectangular borders only. Rounded corners planned.
QWill borders overlap content?
Borders are drawn at the margin distance. Set a larger margin if content is near edges.

About PDF Border Add

PDF Border Add is a free online tool from FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration required. No ads. Just fast, reliable tools.