Free browser tool

Free Screenshot Background Generator

Turn a plain screenshot into a polished visual in seconds. Drop or paste an image, pick a gradient, tune padding, rounded corners and shadow, then download at native or 2× resolution — all in your browser.

No upload
No sign-up
No watermark
Paste from clipboard

Drop a screenshot here, click to browse, or paste with ⌘V

PNG, JPG, WebP · the background is added instantly

Your files never leave your device — 100% private, no cloud upload

How to add a gradient background to a screenshot

Drop or paste a screenshot

Take a screenshot (⌘⇧4 on Mac, Win+Shift+S on Windows) and paste it directly, or drag any PNG or JPG into the tool.

Pick a background

Choose from 18 gradient presets or set your own two brand colours and angle. Adjust padding, corner radius, shadow and the canvas ratio.

Download or copy

Export as PNG or JPG at 1× or 2×, or copy the finished image to your clipboard and paste it straight into Slack, Notion or a tweet.

Where a background makes screenshots better

Social posts and launches

Screenshots with a gradient frame get noticed in a fast-scrolling feed. Use the 16:9 or 1:1 canvas so the whole image shows without cropping.

Blog posts and docs

Consistent padding and shadow make a series of UI screenshots feel like one designed set instead of a random collection of crops.

Changelogs and release notes

Highlight a new feature with a clean, branded image. The tool remembers your colours so every release looks the same.

Pitch decks and landing pages

Product shots on a soft gradient read as premium. Export at 2× so they stay crisp on retina displays and projectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add a background to a screenshot?

Drop a screenshot into the tool, or paste one straight from your clipboard with ⌘V / Ctrl+V. A gradient background, padding, rounded corners and a soft shadow are applied instantly. Pick a different gradient or adjust the spacing, then click Download or Copy image.

Why add a background to screenshots at all?

A raw screenshot has hard edges and blends into whatever page it sits on. A gradient backdrop with padding and a shadow frames it like a product shot, so it stands out in tweets, blog posts, changelogs, Product Hunt launches and documentation.

Can I use my own brand colours?

Yes. Click either colour swatch under the gradient presets to choose any start or end colour, and drag the angle slider to change the direction. The tool remembers your settings for next time.

What size is the exported image?

By default the export matches your screenshot's native resolution plus the padding you chose, so nothing is blurred. Set the canvas ratio to 16:9, 1:1 or 9:16 to get a social-ready shape, and choose 2× to double the output for retina displays or print.

Is my screenshot uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything is drawn on a canvas inside your browser — the image never leaves your computer, which makes the tool safe for internal dashboards and unreleased features.

What about arrows, text and window frames?

This tool focuses on doing one thing fast. When you need annotations, a macOS window frame or a browser mockup, open our Screenshot Beautifier — it shares the same gradient presets.