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AI Image Extender

Expand any image beyond its borders: pick a new size, drag your photo into place, and AI fills the rest — an online image expander for uncropping photos to any format.

Expand image examples: AI uncrop before and after

Portrait photo expanded from 4:5 to a 4:3 frame with the background extended
BeforeAfter
Portrait photo expanded from 4:5 to a 4:3 frame with the background extended
Square product photo of a smartwatch uncropped to a wider 4:3 shot
BeforeAfter
Square product photo of a smartwatch uncropped to a wider 4:3 shot
Tall beach photo expanded sideways into a wide seaside view
BeforeAfter
Tall beach photo expanded sideways into a wide seaside view

How to expand an image with AI

  1. Upload your image

    Add a JPG, PNG or WebP up to 10 MB — a photo, product shot or artwork.

  2. Choose the new size

    Pick 1:1, 4:5, 9:16, 16:9, 3:2, or enlarge the frame ×1.5 / ×2, then drag your photo to where it should sit in the new canvas.

  3. Expand and download

    Click Expand image, compare before and after, and download — or upscale it or turn it into a video next.

Generative expand for every format

Social posts and Stories

Turn a horizontal photo into a 9:16 Story or a 4:5 feed post without cropping anyone out.

Banners and thumbnails

Widen a portrait into a 16:9 header, YouTube thumbnail or slide background with room for text.

Product and shop images

Give tight product shots more breathing room and a consistent square or 4:5 frame.

Fix tight framing

Uncrop photos that were cut too close — add sky above, floor below or scenery at the sides.

Tips for natural outpainting

  • Smaller expansions look the most natural — ×1.5 or a nearby aspect ratio usually beats a huge canvas.
  • Place the subject where you want it: drag the photo to one side to add space for text on the other.
  • With Bria, a short English prompt such as "sandy beach and blue sky" can steer what appears in the new area.
  • Try FLUX.2 Pro Outpaint for richer scenery; Bria is faster and very faithful to simple backgrounds.

Pricing - AI Video Maker Credit Packs & Plans

Pick the plan that matches your pace

New accounts get up to 10 free credits — no credit card required. Plans and credit packs work worldwide.

Subscribers get +20% extra credits at the same price

900 Credits

$9.9/ one-time

Subscribers receive: 1,080

  • Up to 450 fast images
  • Up to 18 basic videos
  • Every image and video model
  • Valid for 6 months
  • No subscription, never auto-renews

5,500 Credits

$49.9/ one-time

Subscribers receive: 6,600

  • Up to 2,750 fast images
  • Up to 110 basic videos
  • Every image and video model
  • Valid for 6 months
  • No subscription, never auto-renews

12,000 Credits

$99.9/ one-time

Subscribers receive: 14,400

  • Up to 6,000 fast images
  • Up to 240 basic videos
  • Every image and video model
  • Valid for 6 months
  • No subscription, never auto-renews

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AI Image Extender — FAQ

What is an AI image extender?

An AI image extender (or image expander) makes a picture bigger than its original frame. Instead of stretching or cropping, it generates new content around your photo that matches the scene, so you can uncrop an image to a new aspect ratio or simply give it more space.

How do I expand an image?

Upload the image, choose a size such as 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 or ×2, drag your photo to the position you want inside the canvas, and click Expand image. The result keeps your original photo and fills the checkered area with matching content.

What is outpainting or generative expand?

Outpainting — also called generative expand — is the opposite of inpainting: instead of filling a hole inside a picture, the AI paints beyond its edges. It continues the lighting, perspective and textures of your photo so the added area looks like part of the original shot.

Is this an alternative to Canva Magic Expand?

Yes. It does the same job as Canva Magic Expand — generative expand to a new size — directly in your browser without a design-app subscription. Choose the canvas, place the photo and pay per image with credits.

How much does it cost?

Bria Expand uses 10 credits per image and FLUX.2 Pro Outpaint uses 15. The price is shown on the button before you run it, and failed jobs are refunded automatically. See Pricing for plans and credit packs.

Will my original photo change?

No. After the AI expands the image, your original photo is pasted back at its exact position with a soft blend at the seams, so its pixels stay as they were and only the new area is generated. Colours of the new area are matched to your photo.

What sizes and files are supported?

Upload JPG, PNG or WebP files up to 10 MB. The expanded image is up to 2048 px on its long side; for a bigger file, run it through the Image Upscaler afterwards, or bring it to life with Image to Video.