This document provides instructions for adding borders to images in Photoshop in 3 different ways: manually by selecting and modifying the image canvas, using plugins like "Solid Border" that automate the process, and through actions that can be recorded and reused. It outlines the manual steps to add inside and outside borders, potential issues like borders being too close to the image edge, and alternatives like changing the hue or using the stroke command. The document recommends exploring the hundreds of border plugins available and notes that many free actions can be found online to quickly add borders.

1. BordersQuick ‘n EasyUsing Adobe PhotoshopBy Tom Frazier

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3. Before you start

4. This image cries, “I need a border!”

5. This image cries, “I need a border!”

6. This image says, “Ho hum… no border needed.”

7. This image, says, “A border isn’t really needed, but…”

8. Manually – inside the imageSelect all, then select, modify, contract. I used 6 pixels.

15. Changing color – many optionsImage, adjustment, hue and saturation

18. BeforeAfter

19. Alternate method!After opening the image and duplicating the layer,select all.Use the Edit, Stroke command.Pick a color, pixel width (border), and inside.

21. Uh - Oh

22. Uh – Oh – the top border may be too close to the edge…Let’s try putting the border outside the original image.

23. Manually – outside the imageSelect Image, Canvas size

25. Relative uncheckedEnter pixel offsetRelative checkedPixel sizes manually enteredWhite border

26. Outside borderInside border

27. Small (1 pixel) borderinside a few pixels.

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31. Note – this is but one plug-in, “Solid Border” by Richard Rosenman. (Free)An internet search for Photoshop Plugins will produce HUNDREDS of hits.

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38. BordersQuick n’ easyReviewUsing ActionsCreate your own

39. Many free actions on wwwThe End