Free Color Edge Generator
Fill the canvas frame edges with a solid color of your choice. Get a 72 DPI workshop proof and a 300 DPI production master in seconds.
Source Image
Output Settings
Please upload an image to enable generation
Production Ready
Outputs 300 DPI JPEGs with 4:4:4 chroma sampling and embedded sRGB ICC profiles for color consistency across all large-format printers.
Color Edge Tech
Fills the canvas frame edges with a solid color of your choice. Perfect for gallery-style presentations where you want a clean, defined border around your artwork.
Smart Proofing
Generates a 72 DPI proof with red fold lines, blue alignment ticks, and order labels. Perfect for customer approval and workshop planning.
Need more control over your canvas?
This free tool uses our "Lite" engine. For professional print shops needing total customization, check out the full CanvasPrep platform.
Free Color Tool
- Solid Color edge wrapping
- Fixed center-point cropping
- 8 preset canvas sizes
- Standard 0.75" or 1.5" depths
Full CanvasPrep Platform
- Precision Cropping: Adjust offsets to center your subject perfectly.
- Custom Branding: Overlay your logo & order text on the bleed.
- Unlimited Sizes: Any custom dimension up to 200 inches.
- 5 Wrap Styles: Mirror, Stretch, Gallery, Solid Color, and Image wrap.
What Is a Colour Edge Canvas Wrap?
A colour edge wrap (also called a solid border wrap or painted edge) fills the sides of the canvas frame with a solid colour of your choice. This gives the canvas a clean, framed appearance without needing a traditional picture frame. Popular choices include black for a modern gallery look, white for a clean minimalist style, or a colour picked from the image itself for a cohesive finish.
This free tool lets you upload any photo, choose your canvas size and frame depth, pick any hex colour using the colour picker, and generate two production files: a 72 DPI workshop proof with fold guides and a 300 DPI print master. The entire image is preserved on the face of the canvas with none of it lost to the wrap, making colour edges ideal for images where every pixel matters.
Best Uses for Colour Edge Wraps
Colour edges are the go-to choice when the image has important detail right up to the borders, such as group photos, text-heavy artwork, or architectural photography. They are also preferred by interior designers who want the canvas to complement a room's colour scheme. Black and white edges remain the most requested options at most canvas print shops.
For high-volume production, CanvasPrep automates colour edge wraps alongside mirror, stretch, gallery, and image wraps. Batch process hundreds of orders, add your business logo to the bleed area, and deliver branded proofs to your customers for approval before printing.