AI Photo Extender

Rescue cropped photos by extending beyond the edges—no Photoshop required.

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AI Photo Extender

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Popular use cases:

Cropping rescue
Aspect ratio conversion
Instagram format
Print preparation
Panoramic expansion
Social media sizing
Frame fitting

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
Add headroom	`extend this photo at the top to add natural headroom`	20s
Widen landscape	`extend this photo on both left and right sides`	30s
Instagram 4:5	`extend top and bottom for 4:5 vertical aspect ratio`	30s
All sides	`extend on all four sides with matching background`	40s

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 photo results. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

Expect: Simple extensions: 20-40 seconds. Complex scene matching: may need 2-3 refinements over 1-2 minutes.
Describe what you want

Type your instruction: 'extend this photo on the left to show more of the beach' or 'extend top and bottom for vertical aspect ratio.' Be specific about which edges to extend and what should appear there. The AI understands direction and scene context without marking.

Tip: Mention what you expect to see in the extension: 'extend right to show more trees' helps the AI match the existing scene perfectly.

Copy one of these to get started:

Rescuing a cropped portrait extend this photo at the top to add natural headroom above the subject, matching the existing background
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Converting portrait to landscape extend this photo on both left and right sides to create a wider landscape format, continuing the scene naturally
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Fixing aspect ratio for Instagram extend this photo on the top and bottom to fit a 4:5 vertical aspect ratio, matching the existing colors and lighting
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Adding breathing room to landscape extend this photo on the left side to show more of the scenery and give the composition more balance
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3 more prompts

Recovering cut-off subject extend this photo at the bottom to reveal the full body that was cropped out, continuing the same floor and background
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Creating print-ready border space extend this photo on all four sides with matching background to create safe margins for printing and framing
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Extending sky for text overlay extend this photo at the top with more sky area for adding text, matching the existing sky gradient and clouds
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Generate and review

Tap generate and examine where the original meets the extension. Look for seamless blending at boundaries, consistent lighting, and natural continuation of textures like sky gradients, walls, or ground surfaces.

Tip: Check the seam line carefully—visible transitions between original and extended areas are the most common issue to catch.
Refine with markers if needed

If the boundary looks artificial or the AI generated unexpected content, tap markers on the problem areas and regenerate with more specific instructions. Most extensions work without markers.

Tip: Markers are for precision refinement, not required. Try without them first—describe what should appear in the extension instead.

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AI Photo Extender

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Free • No signup

"Cropped my wedding photo too tight—thought it was ruined. Extended both sides and now it's perfect for the frame I bought." @PhotoRescueMom

See it in action

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Portrait headroom rescue

Professional headshot cropped too tight at the top. Extended upward to add proper headroom for professional use.

Prompt:

extend this photo at the top to add natural headroom above the subject, matching the existing neutral gray background seamlessly

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Beach sunset photo in standard aspect ratio — Before

Same beach sunset extended to panoramic widescreen format — After

Landscape to widescreen conversion

Beach sunset photo needed to be wider for a panoramic frame. Extended both sides to capture more of the scene.

Prompt:

extend this photo on both left and right sides to create a wider panoramic format, continuing the beach, ocean, and sunset sky naturally

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Wide horizontal landscape photo of tree in field — Before

Same photo extended to vertical 4:5 format for Instagram — After

Instagram aspect ratio fix

Horizontal landscape photo converted to Instagram's 4:5 vertical format by extending top and bottom.

Prompt:

extend this photo on the top and bottom to fit Instagram's 4:5 vertical aspect ratio, continuing the blue sky above and green grass below naturally

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Detailed Guides by Scenario

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Composition Improvement

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

Common Scenarios

Extending photo edges to add negative space around a tightly cropped subject
Widening a portrait from vertical to square format by extending photo horizontally
Adding sky or ground to photo 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 photo to fit different platform aspect ratios without cropping or losing important content.

Common Scenarios

Converting a vertical photo to landscape for a website banner by extending the sides
Extending photo to fill a 16:9 presentation slide without cropping
Adapting a square photo 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 photo edges to fit standard print and frame sizes without losing the original subject.

Common Scenarios

Extending photo to fit an 8x10 frame from a non-standard phone photo ratio
Adding canvas space to photo for a panoramic print or gallery wrap
Extending photo 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 something I didn't want changed

Why: The AI interpreted which edge to extend differently than you expected, or modified the original image area instead of extending it.

Try: Tap a marker on the specific edge where you want extension to happen, then regenerate with the same prompt

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Tip: Markers tell the AI 'extend from THIS edge specifically.' Use them when direction description alone is ambiguous.

Visible seam line where extension meets original

Why: The AI-generated content doesn't perfectly match the lighting, color, or texture at the boundary. This happens especially with complex textures or strong directional light.

Try: extend this photo on [direction] with seamless blending, matching exact lighting and color temperature at the boundary

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Tip: If the seam persists, tap markers along the visible boundary line and regenerate focusing on that specific area.

Extended area looks artificially generated or blurry

Why: The AI had insufficient context to generate realistic content, often with complex scenes or unusual subjects.

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extend this photo on [direction] with sharp detail matching the original image quality, continuing [specific elements like 'the brick wall pattern' or 'the grass texture']

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Tip: Describe what should appear in the extension specifically—'more trees' gives better results than just 'extend right.'

AI generated unexpected objects in the extension

Why: Without specific guidance, the AI guessed what should appear in the extended area based on the scene context.

Try: extend this photo on [direction] showing only [what you want], no additional objects or people

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Tip: Be explicit about what should NOT appear: 'only sky, no birds or planes' prevents unwanted additions.

Sky gradient doesn't continue smoothly

Why: Gradient colors are challenging to match precisely, especially at sunset or sunrise with multiple color transitions.

Try:

extend this photo upward continuing the exact sky gradient from [color] to [color] with the same cloud pattern and lighting

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Tip: Name the specific colors in the gradient to help the AI match them exactly.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark the edges I want to extend?

No! Just describe which direction: 'extend this photo on the left' or 'extend top and bottom.' The AI understands directional language. Markers are only needed if the AI extends the wrong edge or you want to refine specific boundary areas—but most extensions work with description alone.

How much can I extend a photo?

You can typically extend 50-100% in any direction with good results. Smaller extensions (20-30%) blend more seamlessly since the AI has more original context to match. Very large extensions work best with simple backgrounds like sky, water, or solid colors. Complex scenes may need multiple smaller extensions.

Can I extend in multiple directions at once?

Yes. Type 'extend this photo on the left and right' or 'extend on all four sides.' The AI handles multiple directions simultaneously. For best results with large multi-direction extensions, consider doing them in separate passes—extend horizontally first, then vertically.

Will the extended area match my photo's lighting and colors?

The AI analyzes your original image and attempts to match lighting direction, color temperature, and overall mood. For best results, mention key details: 'extend with the same warm sunset lighting' or 'continue the soft overcast mood.' If colors don't match, regenerate with more specific color descriptions.

Can I use this to change a photo's aspect ratio?

Absolutely—this is one of the most common uses. Describe the target format: 'extend top and bottom for 4:5 Instagram vertical' or 'extend left and right for 16:9 widescreen.' The AI adds content to reach your desired dimensions while keeping your subject intact and centered.

Is EditThisPic's AI photo 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 photo on my phone?

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

What photo formats does the AI photo extender support?

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

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AI Photo Extender

How it works

Upload your photo

Describe what you want

Generate and review

Refine with markers if needed

See it in action

Portrait headroom rescue

Landscape to widescreen conversion

Instagram aspect ratio fix

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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