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Inspiring
Feb 12, 2026 12:07 PM UTC
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how can i quickly expand my image in photoshop? when i try generative fill it creates a new image!

 

    Ged_Traynor
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    Feb 12, 2026 12:22 PM UTC

    ​@hendy_5450 try using the crop tool and select generative expand

     

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    Stephen Marsh
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    Feb 18, 2026 10:59 AM UTC

    Another option is a canvas extension script that I created using either content aware or generative fill:

     

    https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-ideas/ai-generating-bleed-area-beyond-trim-line/idi-p/14547217#U15312767

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    c.pfaffenbichler
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    Feb 15, 2026 10:23 AM UTC

    If the problem hasn’t been resolved yet please post screenshots (including the pertinent UI elements like Toolbar, Layers Panel, Options Bar, Properties Panel, …) to clarify. 

    https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/desktop/create-open-import-images/create-images/explore-beyond-the-canvas-with-generative-expand.html

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    Ged_Traynor
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    Ged_TraynorCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    Feb 12, 2026 12:22 PM UTC

    ​@hendy_5450 try using the crop tool and select generative expand

     

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    Inspiring
    Feb 18, 2026 9:57 AM UTC

    i tried this so many times, all i get is empty layers

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    c.pfaffenbichler
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    Feb 18, 2026 10:11 AM UTC

    Could you please post a screenshot with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Options, Channels, Options Bar, …) visible? 

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