AI Image Extender

Type 'extend this image to the right' and watch AI generate what should be there.

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AI Image Extender

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Popular use cases:

Social media aspect ratios
Instagram Stories from posts
LinkedIn banners from headshots
Print cropping recovery
Magazine layout fitting
YouTube thumbnails
Website hero images

Cost: Free No signup required
Time: Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on: Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
Powered by: AI-powered photo editing

Scenario	Prompt	Time
Horizontal for banner	`extend left and right equally to create 16:9 landscape format`	25s
Add more sky	`expand upward to add more sky, matching clouds and light`	20s
Square to Story	`extend up and down to convert to 9:16 vertical`	30s
More ground/foreground	`extend downward to show more surface and add breathing room`	20s

How it works

Upload your photo

Upload a clear photo showing the area you want to edit. Good lighting and sharp focus help the AI deliver better image results. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

Expect: Simple extensions with uniform backgrounds: 20-30 seconds. Complex scenes with detailed edges: may need 2-3 refinements.
Describe the extension you want

Type your instruction: 'extend this image to the right' or 'expand the image upward by about 30%.' Be clear about direction and amount. The AI reads your edges and generates content that matches seamlessly. No marking needed—just describe where you want more image.

Tip: Specify what should appear in the extension if it matters: 'extend right to show more of the beach and ocean horizon.'

Copy one of these to get started:

Portrait needs landscape aspect ratio extend this image to the left and right equally to create a 16:9 landscape crop, keeping the background natural and consistent
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Photo cropped too tight at top expand the image upward to add more sky and headroom, matching the existing clouds and lighting
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Instagram square to vertical story extend this image upward and downward to convert from square to 9:16 vertical format, continuing the scene naturally
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Product shot needs more table surface extend the image downward to show more of the table surface and add breathing room below the product
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Landscape needs vertical print format expand this landscape image upward significantly to fit a vertical print format, extending the sky with matching clouds and atmosphere
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Beach photo needs more ocean extend to the right to reveal more of the ocean and coastline, continuing the waves and water naturally
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Group photo cut off someone at edge extend the left side to recover the person who was cropped, matching the existing lighting and background
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Generate and review

Tap generate and examine where the original meets the extension. Check that textures continue naturally, lighting stays consistent, and no obvious seams appear. Zoom to 100% to verify the blend.

Tip: Look at the transition zone carefully. The AI usually nails large areas but sometimes struggles with fine repeating patterns like brick or fabric.
Refine or extend further if needed

If the extension doesn't match well, try being more specific about what should appear. You can also extend multiple times in different directions to build out your canvas progressively.

Tip: For large extensions, go in stages. Extend 20% at a time rather than trying to double the image in one go.

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AI Image Extender

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"Shot a portrait too tight. Typed 'extend left and right for landscape crop' and got exactly the extra room I needed for the magazine spread." @StudioLensPro

See it in action

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Portrait to landscape for social cover

Vertical headshot needed to become a LinkedIn banner. Extended both sides to create proper 16:9 ratio while keeping subject centered.

Prompt:

extend this image to the left and right equally to create a 16:9 landscape format, continuing the neutral office background naturally

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Mountain landscape with barely visible sky at top — Before

Same landscape with expansive dramatic sunset sky added — After

Adding sky for dramatic composition

Mountain landscape was cropped too low. Extended upward to add dramatic sky and improve the composition balance.

Prompt: expand the image upward significantly to add more sky, matching the existing sunset colors and cloud formations

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Detailed Guides by Scenario

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Composition Improvement

Extend image canvas to improve composition — add breathing room, fix tight crops, or reframe for better visual balance.

Common Scenarios

Extending image edges to add negative space around a tightly cropped subject
Widening a portrait from vertical to square format by extending image horizontally
Adding sky or ground to image for a more balanced landscape composition

Best Practices

Describe what should appear in the extended area: 'more sky,' 'continue the grass,' 'extend the wall'
Start with a small extension (20-30%) — too much generates less convincing content
For symmetrical scenes, extending both sides equally gives the most natural result

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Platform & Format Adaptation

Extend image to fit different platform aspect ratios without cropping or losing important content.

Common Scenarios

Converting a vertical image to landscape for a website banner by extending the sides
Extending image to fill a 16:9 presentation slide without cropping
Adapting a square image to 9:16 for Instagram stories by extending top and bottom

Best Practices

Specify the target aspect ratio in the prompt — '16:9 for a YouTube thumbnail' is clear
The AI fills extended areas with generated content that matches the existing scene
For banners and headers, extend to leave room for text overlay

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Print & Framing

Extend image edges to fit standard print and frame sizes without losing the original subject.

Common Scenarios

Extending image to fit an 8x10 frame from a non-standard phone photo ratio
Adding canvas space to image for a panoramic print or gallery wrap
Extending image borders so the subject isn't cut off at standard print dimensions

Best Practices

Measure the frame or print dimensions first and calculate exactly how much extension you need
For gallery-wrapped canvas, add 1.5 inches of extension on each side for the wrap
Keep the extended content simple — the subject, not the generated background, should be the focus

If something looks off

AI changed the wrong area or generated in the wrong direction

Why: The AI misinterpreted which direction you meant, or 'extend' was ambiguous in context. This happens when the instruction isn't explicit about direction.

Try: Tap a marker on the edge where you want extension, then regenerate with 'extend outward from this edge'

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Tip: Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS edge specifically.' Use them when direction words alone are ambiguous.

Visible seam or line where original meets extension

Why: The AI generated content that doesn't perfectly match the lighting or texture at the edge. This is more common with complex textures or strong directional light.

Try: extend this image to the [direction] with seamless blending, matching exact colors and lighting at the edge

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Tip: If seams persist, try extending less distance at a time. Smaller extensions blend more naturally.

Extended area has different lighting or color cast

Why: The AI analyzed the overall image but didn't match the specific edge conditions. Photos with gradients or changing light are harder to extend.

Try: extend to the [direction] matching the exact color temperature and lighting intensity at the edge precisely

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Tip: Photos with even, flat lighting extend most successfully. Strong shadows or gradients are challenging.

Repeating patterns look wrong in the extension

Why: Patterns like bricks, tiles, or fabric require precise alignment. The AI generates plausible texture but may not align the grid perfectly.

Try: extend to the [direction] carefully continuing the exact pattern alignment and spacing of the [bricks/tiles/pattern]

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Tip: For pattern-heavy images, extend in smaller increments and check alignment at each step.

Extension shows unrealistic or impossible content

Why: The AI inferred what might be beyond the frame but guessed wrong. This happens when edges don't give enough context.

Try: extend to the [direction] showing [specific content you want], keeping it realistic and matching the scene

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Tip: Be explicit about what should appear. 'More beach' is better than letting the AI guess.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark the edges before describing the extension?

No! Just describe the direction: 'extend to the right' or 'expand upward.' The AI understands directional instructions without marking. Only use markers if the AI extends the wrong edge, which rarely happens when you're clear about direction.

How much can I extend an image in one go?

You can typically double an image's size in one direction, but results are better with moderate extensions (20-50%). For major expansions, extend in stages: add 30% to the right, review, then add more. This gives the AI better context at each step and produces more natural results.

Can I extend in multiple directions at once?

Yes, absolutely. Type 'extend left and right equally' or 'expand in all four directions to add a border.' The AI handles multi-directional extensions well, especially for symmetric expansions. For complex scenes, you might get better results extending one direction at a time.

Will the extended area match my image quality?

The AI generates content at your original image's resolution. High-resolution source images produce high-resolution extensions. If your original is 4000px wide and you extend right, the new pixels match that quality. Low-resolution sources will produce matching low-resolution extensions.

What if I need a specific final aspect ratio like 16:9?

Mention the target ratio directly: 'extend to create a 16:9 landscape aspect ratio' or 'expand to fit 9:16 vertical format.' The AI understands common aspect ratios and calculates how much extension each direction needs. You can also say 'extend right by about 30%' for proportional control.

Is EditThisPic's AI image extender really free?

Yes — you get 1 free edit per week, no account needed. For unlimited edits, plans start at $3.99/month.

Can I extend image on my phone?

Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser — iPhone, Android, tablet. No app download needed.

What photo formats does the AI image extender support?

JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC. Upload any common photo format and EditThisPic handles the rest.

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AI Image Extender

How it works

Upload your photo

Describe the extension you want

Generate and review

Refine or extend further if needed

See it in action

Portrait to landscape for social cover

Adding sky for dramatic composition

Detailed Guides by Scenario

Composition Improvement

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

Platform & Format Adaptation

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

Print & Framing

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

If something looks off

Quick answers

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