A feature in Andalusi

AI Image Expander

Expand or enlarge any photo beyond its edges, turn it into a story or add room for text, and AI fills the gap naturally.

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What is this feature?

Andalusi's image expander uses AI outpainting to enlarge any photo beyond its original edges, naturally and consistently with its content. Turn a square photo into a 9:16 story size, add space for text, or extend the background to fit any size, without cropping any part of the image and from a single tap.

Expanding a photo of a woman to story size with AI in Andalusi, before and after

Enlarging a square photo to 9:16 story size with AI in Andalusi

Square to story in seconds

Enlarge any square photo to 9:16 story size for Instagram and TikTok. AI completes the image naturally and consistently with the original content.

Expanding a photo to add room for text in Andalusi

Expand and add room for text

Extend the photo on any side to make space for a headline or a logo, ideal for posts and ads.

AI image expanding, watch it work

Enlarging photos with AI, step by step

A practical walkthrough: add your photo, change the size to story, position the image inside the frame, then tap the expand tool and let AI complete the picture while keeping its detail.

Change the size to story (9:16)
Position the image inside the frame
Tap the expand tool and AI completes the rest

When to use it

Enlarge photos to story size

Turn any square or landscape photo into a 9:16 size for Instagram and TikTok stories.

Add space for text

Expand the photo from the bottom or top to create room for a headline.

Extend the photo background

Expand your photo's background to fit print sizes or large banners.

Simple steps

How to use it

1
Add your photo and pick a size
Open Andalusi and add your photo, then change the size to story or any size you want.
2
Position the image in the frame
Move and scale the photo so its detail sits well inside the new size before expanding.
3
Tap the expand tool
AI completes the new space consistently with the image while preserving its detail.

Frequently asked questions

How do I expand or enlarge an image with AI?

Open Andalusi, add your photo, change the size to story or any size, position the image inside the frame, then tap the expand tool. AI fills the new space automatically.

Is there a free AI image expander?

Yes. Andalusi is free to download on iPhone and Android and you can expand images without paying, with higher limits in the Pro subscription.

Can I extend a photo without Photoshop?

Yes. Andalusi expands photos with AI on your phone, so you do not need Photoshop generative fill or any desktop software.

Does expanding work on product and people photos?

Yes. It works on every kind of photo, people, products and landscapes, and generates the new space to match the image content.

What is the difference between expanding an image and upscaling it?

Expanding adds new space outside the image edges, to turn it into a story for example, while upscaling raises the resolution and sharpness of the image itself without changing its dimensions. Andalusi does both.

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