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Expand and change the aspect ratio of images

Learn how to change the aspect ratio or size of an image and expand its contents.

Try it in the app

Expand an image and fill it with Firefly-generated content in a few simple steps.

With Generative Expand, you can effortlessly expand the canvas area of an image using the Crop tool and a text prompt to generate and fill the expanded space, which seamlessly blends with the existing image. In addition to expanding your canvas, you can also generate and add missing details or add entirely new elements in the expanded space.

You can use Generative Expand to:

  • Enlarge product banner images and add complementing blank space to accommodate text.
  • Add backgrounds to portraits or headshots that complement the original image's style and composition. 
  • Extend images with scenic landscapes to create panoramic views. 
  • Expand product photos to showcase them in a more engaging setting.
A generated image of a cute character in a jungle. The canvas has been expanded, and the transparent strips around the image indicate it. There are also options to change the ratio and add a text prompt.
A generated image of a cute character in a jungle. The image has been extended based on the text prompt added. There are also different generated generative expand variations to choose from.
  1. Go to the Generative Fill feature in the Firefly web app.

  2. Select Upload image and browse for a file on your device.

  3. Select Expand   to activate the cropping and resizing options.

    An image from the control menu lists options such as Insert, Remove, Expand, and Pan. Currently, the Expand option is selected.
    Select the Expand option to change the image ratio and fill it with generative content.

  4. Use the crop handles to manually extend the image canvas.

    A checkered pattern indicates the extended canvas and crop handles are available to use to extend the canvas size.
    Use the crop handles available on the different corners of the image to extend the canvas.

  5. Select from available ratio presets or choose the Freeform option to set your own Width and Height dimensions.

    The Custom option is selected, and the Width and Height fields add values in pixels. There are options to reset the added ratio and add a text prompt.
    Select from the available ratio presets or add your own by selecting the Freeform option.

  6. If you want to reposition the image within the extended canvas, grab and drag it to a new position.

  7. Enter a text prompt or leave it blank if you don't have a specific one in mind, and select Generate.

    Note:

    If you leave the Prompt field blank, Firefly will automatically fill the selected area based on the image surroundings.

  8. Select Download.

Result

You created an image with an expanded canvas filled with Firefly-generated content.

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