Add Border to PDF Pages Online Free
Add a rectangular border to every page of a PDF. Choose border colour and thickness, then download the modified PDF. Free, private, runs entirely in your browser.
Click to select a PDF file, or drag and drop
Your file never leaves your browserBlack
Distance from page edge to the border
How to Add a Border to a PDF
- Upload the PDF you want to add a border to.
- Choose a border colour, set the thickness in points, and optionally set an inset distance from the page edge.
- Click Add Border — a rectangle is drawn on every page and the modified PDF downloads automatically.
Example
Adding a 2-point black border with a 20-point inset to a certificate PDF creates a clean, professional frame around the content. Choosing a blue border at 3 points with no inset gives each page a bold, attention-grabbing edge — useful for drafts or internal documents.
Common Use Cases
- Framing certificates, awards, or formal documents with a visible border.
- Marking drafts or internal documents with a coloured border for easy identification.
- Adding a thin black border to PDFs that will be printed, preventing content from touching the page edge.
FAQ
- What is a "point"? One PDF point equals 1/72 of an inch (≈ 0.35 mm). A 2-point border is roughly 0.7 mm thick.
- Can I choose a custom colour? The tool offers black, gray, blue, and red. For other colours, use the PDF Editor tool after adding the border.
- Is my file uploaded anywhere? No — all processing happens entirely in your browser.