Posts, covers and thumbnails with a paper effect (transparent PNG)

Editor de Vídeo Online's Paper effect is not just for video. With the Save PNG button, you download the cutout with a transparent background and paper border, ready for any static design: YouTube thumbnails, Instagram posts, Reels covers, slides and print materials. Here is how to get the most out of it.

Why paper cutouts work in static images

• They make the person pop from the background, with an eye-catching border.
• They add depth with the shadow.
• They have personality: a step away from the generic "smooth" cutout.
• They ride the trend of collage and scrapbook on social media.

Creating the cutout

1. Open the Paper effect tab in Editor de Vídeo Online and upload the photo.
2. Remove the background — Remove with AI for tricky photos, Auto detect for a quick result. See the 5 background removal methods.
3. Pick the border: Torn, Scissors, Perforated, Wavy or No border.
4. Adjust thickness, irregularity and border color.
5. Set the shadow (intensity and distance).
6. Click Save PNG.

The file has a transparent background, ready to place over anything in Canva, Photoshop, Figma, PowerPoint or Google Slides.

YouTube thumbnails

A thumbnail is your video's poster. The classic formula that works with the paper effect:

• A cut-out face with a strong expression, filling 30–40% of the image.
• A thick white border and shadow, so it "pops" off the background.
• A solid or textured background that contrasts with the border.
• Up to 4 words in large letters.
• One supporting element (arrow, circle, object), also cut out.

Recommended size: 1280 × 720 px. For titles and descriptions, see YouTube video SEO.

Instagram posts and carousels

• Carousel cover: a cutout of the person + a big title.
• Illustrated quote: a customer quote with their cutout portrait beside it.
• Before and after: two cutouts side by side with different border colors.
• Meet the team: everyone cut out with the same border.

Reels covers

The cover appears on your profile grid. Use the same cutout style on every cover and your profile gains a consistent visual identity.

Presentations and documents

PNG cutouts work great on slides: team, client and product photos. The paper border makes a deck feel less "standard corporate".

From static to animated

Like the cutout? Click Add to collage and it enters the Vox collage with the Unfold animation. The same material becomes both a static post and an animated video. See how to turn a photo into an animated collage.

Size table

Frequently asked questions

Does the PNG include the border and shadow?

Yes. The PNG includes the cutout, your chosen paper border and the shadow, on a transparent background.

Can I use a border color that is not in the list?

Yes. Besides white, cream, kraft, yellow, pink, blue and black, you can pick any other color.

What resolution is the PNG?

The cutout keeps the resolution of the uploaded photo. Use high-resolution photos for thumbnails and print.

Conclusion

With the Paper effect and the Save PNG button, you can create magazine-style cutouts for any design — and animate them later. Make your cutout in Editor de Vídeo Online.