Photo Extender — Extend Any Photo's Background Instantly
Expand a photo to any aspect ratio right in your browser — no cropping, no stretching, no distortion. Upload once, fit everywhere: Instagram, YouTube, print, e‑commerce and more.
Try the Photo Extender Right Now
Upload a photo, pick a target ratio, and extend it instantly — everything runs locally on your device.
Extend a Photo in 3 Simple Steps
No design skills, no software to install, no learning curve.
Upload your photo
Drag & drop or click to choose any JPG, PNG or WebP image directly from your device.
Pick a ratio & direction
Choose a preset like 16:9 or 9:16, or set a fully custom ratio and extension direction.
Download instantly
Your extended photo renders in a split second and downloads as a full-resolution PNG.
Built for Speed, Privacy & Any Aspect Ratio
Everything you need to make one photo fit everywhere it needs to go.
Instant, in-browser
No queue, no server round-trip. Your photo is extended the moment you click, using your device's own processing power.
Total privacy
Your original photo never touches a server. There's nothing to leak, log, or train a model on.
Any aspect ratio
1:1, 4:5, 16:9, 9:16, 21:9 or a fully custom ratio — one photo, every platform.
Free & unlimited
No credits, no daily caps, no watermark on the free Smart Extend tool. Ever.
Full resolution export
Download a clean, full-quality PNG — no compression artifacts and no forced downsizing.
AI Outpainting on the way
A generative AI Pro tier is in development for complex scenes that need imagined detail, not just extended background.
One Photo. Every Purpose.
Whether it's a cherished family photo or a product shot for your shop, one upload is all it takes.
Old & Family Photos
Bring back the background a tight old crop cut off, or fit a treasured photo to a new frame size.
Social Media
Turn any photo into a perfect Instagram post, Story or TikTok cover in one click.
Shops & E‑commerce
Extend product backgrounds to fit banners, listings and marketplace templates.
Real Estate
Reframe listing photos to widescreen or print-ready ratios without losing the shot.
Print & Wallpaper
Expand a snapshot to fill a poster, canvas print, or desktop wallpaper size.
Photo Extender vs. Other Popular Tools
A quick, honest look at how the free Smart Extend tool stacks up against server-based generative tools.
| Tool | Sign-up required | Photo uploaded to server | Free tier limit | Watermark on free plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo Extender (Smart Extend) | No | No | Unlimited | None |
| Fotor AI Image Extender | No | Yes | 1 free generation, then account required | None (with account) |
| Adobe Firefly (Generative Expand) | Yes | Yes | Limited monthly credits | None |
| Canva Magic Expand | Yes | Yes | Pro plan required for full use | None (Pro) |
Comparison based on each provider's publicly listed free-tier terms at the time of writing and may change. For complex scenes needing imagined detail, dedicated generative outpainting tools may produce more elaborate results than the free Smart Extend tool.
Free Today. Even More Powerful Soon.
Smart Extend
Fast, private, in-browser background extension for everyday use.
- Unlimited use, no sign-up
- Any aspect ratio & custom sizes
- Full-resolution PNG export
- 100% private — nothing is uploaded
AI Outpainting Pro
Generative AI that imagines rich, detailed scenery beyond your photo's edges — for complex backgrounds Smart Extend can't fully reconstruct.
- Realistic, detailed AI-generated backgrounds
- Just describe what you want added
- Extend many photos at once
Frequently Asked Questions
A photo extender is a tool that expands a photo beyond its original borders by generating new background content, so you can change its aspect ratio without cropping out your subject or stretching the image.
Yes. Smart Extend runs entirely in your browser and is free with no sign-up, no credits, and no watermark. An optional AI Outpainting Pro tier is coming soon for more advanced generative results.
No. Smart Extend processes your image locally, right there in your browser. Your original file never leaves your device, which also means it works even without a fast internet connection.
Photo Extender supports JPG, PNG and WebP files, and can extend to 1:1, 4:5, 16:9, 9:16, 21:9 or any custom aspect ratio you specify.
Photo Extender's free Smart Extend runs instantly in your browser with no account, no daily limits and no upload step. Firefly, Canva and Fotor use server-side generative AI which requires an upload and often a subscription for full-resolution, watermark-free exports.