How to Create Borders in Photoshop

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the image and create a new layer.

   Go to the "Edit" menu, select "Fill" and fill the layer with black.
   
   Name the layer "White Border". , Set the the "Size" to 9 pixels, the "Position" to Inside, and the "Opacity" to 60%.
   
   These values may vary based on the size and resolution of the image used.
   
   This is a good size if the image is about 3″ x 4″ with a resolution of 72 ppi. , In the "Advanced Blending Options" section, set the "Fill Opacity" to 0%.
   
   Click OK to close Layer Styles.
   
   Note the Fill Opacity field at the top of the Layers panel. , Rename the new layer "Color1 Border".,, Change the "Size" to 4 pixels and increase the "Opacity" to 80- 100%.
   
   Click the "Color Swatch" and pick a medium-saturation, neutral tone.
   
   Click OK.
   
   If you hover over the image while in the Color Picker, your cursor will change to the Eyedropper. , Double-click the new layer’s FX button., Change the "Size" to 2 pixels, click the "Color Swatch" and select your darkest color.
   
   Medium-dark golden bronze shades work well, too.
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   Step 2: Click the FX button at the bottom of the "Layers" panel and select "Stroke".

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   Step 3: Go to the menu to the left in the "Layer Style" dialog box

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   Step 4: and select "Blending Options" at the very top of the list.

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   Step 5: Drag the White Border layer to the New Layer button at the bottom of the Layers panel to duplicate the layer.

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   Step 6: Double-click the FX button next to "Color1 Border" to edit the Layer Styles.

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   Step 7: Select "Stroke" from the menu on the left.

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   Step 8: Duplicate the layer and rename it.

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   Step 9: Select "Stroke" from the menu.

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