Generative Expand is Now Altering the Original Image. Only Want Expanded Portion Added

[Phillip24591310ew8e]

Hello, 

Until yesterday, when I used crop/generative expand, the image would not be changed in any way. The only change was the filled area where I extended the crop. All of a sudden, a decent amount of the image is being distorted as well. How can I change back to where the original image is not altered in any way and only the cropped portion is added. 

I read about adding layers, but I'm a novice and don't know how to do this. I tried, but couldn't figure it out. 

Any help would greatly be appreciated. 

Thank You

[c.pfaffenbichler]

Please provide the original and the resulting image. 

To add a copy of a Layer select it in the Layers Panel and hit ctrl-J (Layer > New > Layer Via Copy). 

Edit: I tested with Photoshop 2024 and the extension seems to »bleed« into the original image there, too. 

[Phillip24591310ew8e]

Hello, 

I did add the original and altered image. Please refer to the uploaded files. I also uploaded in this communication as well. Thanks

[Anshul_Saini]

Hi @Phillip24591310ew8e,

Thanks for following up and for sharing the images as requested by Christoph Pfaffenbichler!

To better assist you, could you please do the following:
1. All three variations that Generative Expand generated help us understand how it interprets your prompt.
2. The exact prompt you used for the Generative Expand.
3. If the image isn’t sensitive or confidential, feel free to share the original image. We can test the expansion on our end and share results with you.

Alternative Method (Recommended for more control):

You can try using Generative Fill instead of Expand. Here’s how:
 1. Create a new canvas or artboard with the desired final size.
 2. Place your original image in the center.
 3. Ctrl/Cmd + Click on the image layer thumbnail (this selects the content).
 4. Then press Shift + Ctrl/Cmd + I to invert the selection (now the area outside the image is selected).
 5. Use Generative Fill and type your prompt. Photoshop will only fill in the empty space around your image, leaving the original untouched.

Let us know how this goes!

Best,
Anshul

[c.pfaffenbichler]

It seems you posted screenshots whereas I asked for the actual images themselves. 

Anyway, Generative Expand (and Generative Fill) »bleed« into an image to create a plausible transition between the synthetic and the original content – that appears not to be anything new, it was the same in Photoshop 2024. 

Could it be that previously edited images of yours just didn’t feature a lot of notworthy details towards the edges? 

[Stephen Marsh]

Another option could be to use my add bleed script, which is designed for simple rectangular canvas expansion:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-ideas/ai-generating-bleed-area-beyond-trim-line/i...