diff --git a/kindlecomicconverter/image.py b/kindlecomicconverter/image.py
index 8a3d209..4cb1171 100755
--- a/kindlecomicconverter/image.py
+++ b/kindlecomicconverter/image.py
@@ -372,7 +372,7 @@ class ComicPage:
         else: # if image bigger than device resolution or smaller with upscaling
             if abs(ratio_image - ratio_device) < AUTO_CROP_THRESHOLD:
                 self.image = ImageOps.fit(self.image, self.size, method=method)
-            elif self.opt.format == 'CBZ' or self.opt.kfx:
+            elif (self.opt.format == 'CBZ' or self.opt.kfx) and not self.opt.white_borders:
                 self.image = ImageOps.pad(self.image, self.size, method=method, color=self.fill)
             else:
                 if self.kindle_scribe_azw3: