Add a function / tool to create borders
Not currently planned
What problem do you see this solving?
I wish to add a simple border (black, white, color) to images. in order to do this I jump out to DxO which is not ideal . I have previously requested this. I can t believe that this is not a requirement from many photographers, particularly those photographing in B&W.
When was the last time you were affected by this lack of functionality, or specific tool?
several times a week, every week.
Are you using any workarounds or other solutions to achieve your goals in Capture One?
yes - DxO Photolab, which has this functionality with ease. I have also used ON1, but dont like that software.
Are you happy to be contacted further about this suggestion or request?
yes.
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Official comment
Hi everyone,
Thank you for the suggestion - this is not something we are currently working on.This does not mean this is a bad suggestion or that it will never be adressed, but in an effort of transparency we want you to know that we are not currently allocating resources to solving this issue.
We will revisit the status of this thread if and when it changes.
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+1
I wish I had a configurable (black or white and thickness) border for export (or maybe already in the preview but I would need it in the exported image file).
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Yes, B&W and thickness would be just fine for me, agree that I would be happy for this to happen on export, but better in the application itself.
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I use DXO also, but frustrating to roundtrip for a simple white border. If there were any effect options i'd appreciate:
- simple
- simple with drop shadow
- simple with recessed image
- adjustable border thickness on each side
- ability to add text into border
- only square corners, i feel curved and other effects distract from the image
just 'plain' with adjustable thickness would be a great start!
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100% agree. Assume its not too difficult and it would be a great efficiency gain.
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Yes, rudimentary borders in selectable colors, or even just black or white would be very much needed and so simple. Simplest implementation would be to allow crop tool crop outside the image, "too big", and resulting in black borders? User defined thickness would be much nicer though.
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Totally agree. For me, border on export is a must.
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Mathieu thanks very much for letting us know borders aren't currently in the roadmap..this sharing is really appreciated.
fyi.. to other users, based on this i've purchased a standalone product designed for CO which adds black and white borders (or both if you double process) on export, not ideal but much quicker and simpler than round-tripping through full apps..
Notes:
need to sync the export output folder to bring the framed image in
a good range of widths, although all are symmetrical
exporting to non-jpg format creates two files - the recipe format plus a jpg with the frame
Norton antivirus blocks the application, but easy to exclude the app folder (or files ) in Norton settings.i wont post the url as may be against forum rules, but a search for 'pixelcatcher borders' should find it.
Hope this helps..
Mathieu something as simple as this built in to CO would be very nice..i'd pay a few dollars extra with the perpetual license if this was an option.
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"Not currently allocating resources to solving this issue" Yawn, I requested this same feature well over two years ago, I guess you don't care unless a request comes from your favoured professional photographers
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This is a really basic missing feature for export, but CO should also support displaying the photos with a border; one shouldn't have to export a jpeg to see how the border looks.
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