How to Add a Polaroid Frame to an Image With Tuxbi
Tuxbi is a web-based photo editing tool that provides hundreds of free borders and other graphical assets. To frame a photo to look like a Polaroid using Tuxbi: There are other free photo editing tools on the web that offer similar types of borders. There are also free Polaroid templates that you can download and use in your own editing software.
Add a Polaroid Frame to an Image on Your Phone
If you have a photo on your phone or tablet that you want to look like a Polaroid, you can use an app such as InstaLab to add a border to your image:
How to Add a Polaroid Frame to an Image in GIMP
Using a free graphics program such as GIMP gives you greater control over how your final image will look, but you should still use a premade Polaroid template. A Google search for free Polaroid templates returns pages of results, so pick whichever one you like. Websites like Vecteezy have a number of free and premium options. To frame a photo like a Polaroid using a template in GIMP: When you are satisfied with the effect, save your work as an XCF file for further editing or export it as a JPEG or another image format.
What Are the Official Polaroid Frame Dimensions?
If you plan to create your own Polaroid frame, keep in mind that there are official standards for Polaroid pictures. To be authentic, your frame should fit one the following specs:
SX70 Polaroid
Frame: 3.5 inches x 4.5 inchesPhoto: 3.125 inches x 3.125 inches
Spectra Polaroid
Frame: 4 inches x 4.125 inchesPhoto: 3.625 inches x 2.875 inches
