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December 3, 2025

NanoBanana / Firefly cannot generate images in 21:9 ultrawide format — is this a bug or a limitation

  • December 3, 2025
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Hello!
I’ve been testing NanoBanana / Adobe Firefly for cinematic image generation, and I noticed an issue related to aspect ratios.

Whenever I request an ultrawide 21:9 (2.39:1) format, Firefly always outputs the image in 16:9, even if I explicitly specify the exact aspect ratio or provide a 21:9 storyboard as a reference.

I have tried:

  • “strict 21:9” prompts

  • specifying exact pixel resolutions (e.g., 2560×1100, 3440×1440)

  • uploading a 21:9 storyboard and asking Firefly to preserve the frame

  • canvas expansion prompts

  • “do not crop / do not convert to 16:9” instructions

In every case, the model still generates an image in 16:9.

My question is:
Is Firefly currently unable to render true 21:9 ultrawide images due to model constraints, or is this behavior a bug?
If it’s a limitation, is native 21:9 support planned for future updates?

Ultrawide formats are essential for cinematic workflows, so any clarification would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!

1 reply

droopydog500
Community Manager
Community Manager
December 3, 2025

Hello @hirohito_2829,

Thank you for your message. 

It seems to be broken. I have reported it.  Note that apect ratio is never set based on a prompt. It has to be set in the aspect ratio box on the left.  In this case, it is not working and is not generating 21:9.

Thanks,
    droopy

Adobe Community Expert (not an Adobe employee)