Stories and reels
Turn a wide shot into a tall 9:16 picture without cutting off the subject.
AI Image Extender
Need more picture than you have? Choose a new shape and the side to grow toward, and ChatUp paints in the missing scene to match the original.
Sample photo
Fit one photo to every format
Banners and headers
Stretch a photo sideways into a 16:9 header with room for a title.
Square posts
Grow a tall portrait into a 1:1 post that keeps the whole person in frame.
Breathing room
Add space around a tightly framed shot so it can be cropped your way later.
How to expand an image
- Step 1
Add a photo
Upload a picture or pick one from your assets.
- Step 2
Choose the shape
Pick an aspect ratio, then the side to grow toward or all sides evenly.
- Step 3
Create
Optionally describe the new area. The result lands in your assets.
FAQ
Does the original part of the photo change?
No. The original stays as it is, and only the new area around it is filled in.
Which shapes can I choose?
Square, portrait and landscape ratios from 9:16 to 16:9. The tool only offers shapes that add space to your photo.
Which photos can I use?
A PNG, JPEG or WebP you upload, or any image already in your ChatUp assets. An uploaded photo is resized to at most 2048 pixels on its longest side, and an image too large for the tool is scaled down to fit before it is edited.
Do I need a plan?
Yes. The image tools are part of a paid ChatUp plan. Each edit uses credits, and the tool shows the cost on its Create button before you start. See plans.
What happens if an edit fails?
You get the credits back. That includes an edit stopped by ChatUp’s content checks.
Can I use the results commercially?
Under ChatUp’s Terms you keep the rights to what you create, including commercial use, as long as you follow the Terms and the law. Read the Terms.
