Change 16:9 to 9:16 without cropping
Reframe a landscape image for a portrait layout by adding space above and below. Keep the whole photo inside the canvas, then check the new framing before generating.
Expand an imageAI Image Expander
An AI image expander is a generative editing tool for changing a photo's composition.
- Keep your photo in frame
- Choose where to add space
- Download or keep editing
These generated image pairs illustrate ways to add space. Use them for direction and inspect your own generated result.
What does an AI image expander do?
It creates new content outside the borders of an existing image. Also called image extension or outpainting, it helps fit a photo to a new composition without cutting away the subject.
Extend your image beyond its edges to fit a new shape. Adjust the canvas and image position, then generate the space around your photo.
Make one photo fit a new layout
Leave room for a headline
Expand a photo background to one side for a website banner, cover or presentation. Position the subject away from the space you want to fill; add your text afterward.
Expand an imageGive a product or portrait breathing room
Use the AI photo extender when an existing shot feels too tight. Start with a modest border and inspect the new background before extending it further.
Expand an imageHow to expand an image without cropping
Upload your image
Choose a JPG, PNG or WebP from your device, or try the example. Start with a clear photo whose existing scene gives the AI useful context.
Set the canvas and composition
Pick an aspect ratio or adjust the frame. Move the image to decide which edges need more space. A description of the new area is optional.
Generate and review
Check the credit estimate, then expand the image. Inspect the added edges, lighting and repeated details. Try again if the new area does not fit your scene.
Download or keep expanding
Download a result directly, or use it to keep editing the same canvas. Undo and redo help you revisit accepted changes without starting over.
Direct the expansion without starting over
Choose the direction, not just the ratio
Move a frame edge outward to add room on that side, or choose a ratio to set the overall shape. Keep your existing image inside the frame so important details remain visible.
Position the photo before generating
A centered image adds space around the subject. Moving it toward one side leaves more room on the other. The canvas preview shows this composition before you spend credits.
Add an optional prompt for the new area
Keep the current Prompt to continue the scene, or open it to describe what belongs outside the current edges. Focus on surroundings and lighting rather than changes to the person or product. You can request a white or solid background in the added area, then check the result.
Build on a result you want to keep
Use a result to make it part of your current image, then adjust the next frame. If the canvas reaches its supported size, download it or choose a smaller expansion instead of extending indefinitely.
Continue the garden with leafy trees and soft daylight.
Expand, upscale or inpaint? Choose the edit you need
An image extender adds content outside the current frame. Choose a different tool when the picture already has the right composition and you want to change its detail or something inside it.
Add space beyond the edges
Use generative expand to create a wider or taller composition around an existing image.
Use AI Image ExpanderMake existing detail larger
Use the image upscaler when you want a larger, clearer version of the current picture rather than a new scene outside it.
Use AI Image UpscalerChange something inside the image
Use inpainting to select an area within the existing frame and describe the local edit you want.
Use AI InpaintingQuestions about AI image expansion
Can I uncrop an image with AI?
You can use AI uncrop to generate plausible surroundings beyond a tight crop. The added area is newly generated content, not a recovery of the real scene that was removed or never photographed.
Will the original photo be changed?
Uploaded photos are prepared at a supported size. After that, changing the frame adds space around the current image rather than shrinking it with each expansion. The existing image is protected while AI fills the added space. Review the downloaded result when exact detail matters.
Can I expand from 16:9 to 9:16 online?
Yes. Upload the image and choose 9:16, keeping the full original photo inside the portrait canvas. The AI fills the space around it. Supported canvas sizes limit how far a single image can be expanded.
Do I need to write a prompt?
No. You can keep the current instructions to continue the scene. Open Prompt when you want to guide the new surroundings, such as more sky, a longer wall or extra garden space.
How much does an expansion cost?
The Expand image button shows the estimate from the selected model and current settings before submission. Generation uses your account credits. If you need to sign in or add credits, return to your saved photo and settings to continue.
What should I do if the expanded edges look wrong?
Keep your original image and try a smaller extension or a clearer description of the new area. Check repeating textures, horizon lines and objects at the join. You can discard an unwanted candidate without replacing the image you already accepted.
Can I keep expanding a generated image?
Yes. Use the result to continue from the same composition, then adjust the next frame. You can undo or redo accepted edits. Further expansion stops when the canvas reaches the supported size limits.
Do I need a Windows program to extend an image?
No. It runs in the browser, so there is nothing to install on Windows, macOS or a phone. You can extend a photo horizontally, vertically or both by dragging the frame edges or picking a ratio, then generate the new area.
Does expanding an image reduce its quality?
The photo you keep is not stretched: the tool generates new pixels beyond its edges. The added area is inferred from the existing scene, so how convincing it looks depends on the source and on how much space you add. Review the new edges before downloading.
Continue editing with the right tool
Keep the shot. Make room for the next idea.
Upload your photo, choose where the frame should grow, and review the new space before keeping your result.
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