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Free AI Outpainting: Expand Images & Uncrop with Directional Control

Transform your photos with our AI Outpainting tool. Upload any image and watch as our AI intelligently expands backgrounds or uncrops scenes with precise directional control. Perfect for fixing framing, extending landscapes, or adapting images for any aspect ratio.
Original photograph of a person in a landscape, before AI outpainting.
Same photograph after AI directional outpainting, showing an expanded background and wider scene.
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How to Use Our AI Image Expander & Outpainting Tool

Follow these simple steps to expand, uncrop, or extend your image backgrounds. Get full directional control over the final result in seconds.
Step 1

1. Upload Your Image

Start by uploading the photo you want to expand or uncrop. Just drag and drop, or select a file (e.g., JPG, PNG, WEBP) to begin.
Step 2

2. Set Your Directional Control

This is our unique feature. Choose *exactly* which edges to expand—left, right, top, or bottom—and set the pixel amount (from 0 to 700px).
Step 3

3. (Optional) Use Zoom-Out or Add a Prompt

Want to uncrop the whole image? Use the 'Zoom-Out' slider. Want to guide the AI? Add a simple text prompt to influence the generative fill (e.g., 'a sandy beach').
Step 4

4. Generate and Download

Hit the 'Generate' button. Our AI will extend the scene in seconds. Preview the new, larger image and download it in high-quality PNG, JPEG, or WebP.
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Why Our AI Outpainting & Image Expander Stands Out

Experience pixel-perfect directional control, one-click 'uncropping' with smart zoom-out, and creative prompt-guided generation. Extend backgrounds, fix framing, and transform your images with seamless, context-aware AI.

Precise Directional Control

Stop unwanted uniform expansion. Our tool gives you full control to selectively expand *only* the edges you choose—left, right, top, or bottom. Set the exact pixel amount (up to 700px) for perfect results.
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One-Click 'Uncrop' & Zoom-Out

Instantly reveal more of your scene. Our 'Zoom-Out' feature intelligently scales your image down (from 0-90%) and fills the new canvas, perfectly uncropping your photo to fit new aspect ratios or reveal a wider view.
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Creative Prompt Guidance

Don't just expand—create. Use an optional text prompt to guide the generative fill. Add 'a beautiful sunset' or 'a sandy beach' to ensure the newly generated areas match your creative vision perfectly.
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High-Fidelity Blending

Powered by a state-of-the-art model (`fal-ai/image-apps-v2`), our tool generates seamless, context-aware results that blend flawlessly with your original photo. Download in high-quality PNG, JPEG, or WebP.
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AI Outpainting & Image Expander Pricing

Simple, flat-rate pricing. One price for any expansion, any direction, or any zoom-out level. Generate one new image and get perfect results for just 6 credits.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is AI Outpainting?

AI Outpainting is a process that uses generative AI to expand an image beyond its original borders. Our tool 'paints' new, context-aware content, allowing you to seamlessly extend backgrounds, change aspect ratios, or fix bad framing.

What makes 'Directional Control' different?

Directional Control is our standout feature. Unlike other tools that expand uniformly, you can choose *exactly* which edges to expand (left, right, top, or bottom) and by how many pixels (up to 700px). This gives you precise, creative control over the final result.

How is 'Zoom-Out' different from expanding an edge?

Expanding an edge adds pixels to one specific side. 'Zoom-Out' scales your *entire* original image down (by a percentage you set) and then generates new content on all four sides to fill the canvas. It's the perfect tool for 'uncropping' a photo to reveal a wider scene.

Can I guide what the AI generates?

Yes. While our AI is excellent at matching the existing photo, you can use the optional 'Prompt' field to guide the generative fill. For example, adding 'with a clear blue sky' can help influence the newly generated areas.

How much does it cost to expand an image?

We use a simple, flat-rate pricing. Each image generation costs just 6 credits. This one price applies whether you expand one direction, all four directions, or use the zoom-out feature.

What image formats are supported?

Our tool accepts image URLs for input (e.g., PNG, JPG, WebP). You can choose to download the final expanded image in high-quality PNG, JPEG, or WebP formats to best suit your needs.