Extend a photo into a wide banner
Turn a normal photo into a wide website hero or banner by generating extra scene on the sides — no awkward stretching.
Website heroes and ad banners are wide, but most photos are not. Stretching a normal image to fit distorts faces and objects into a funhouse-mirror look.
The Expand Image tool widens a photo by generating matching scene on the left and right, so you get a true wide banner with your subject undistorted and centered.
Pair it with the OG Image tool when you need share previews and social banners from the same source photo.
The tool for this
🔲Expand Image
Extend a photo to any aspect ratio — the AI paints natural surroundings to fit 1:1, 16:9, 9:16 or 4:5.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a photo wide for a banner? +
The tool generates matching scene on the sides to widen the image without stretching the subject.
Why not just stretch the image? +
Stretching distorts faces and objects. Expansion adds real scene so the subject stays correct.
Can I use it for a website hero? +
Yes. Generate the wide ratio your hero or banner needs from a normal photo.
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