"The parameters for command “Generative Fill” are not currently valid."

[Andrea33883126wvvj]

I just started using Photoshop and I'm following the tutorial for generative fill features, and got the error message "The parameters for command “Generative Fill” are not currently valid" when I tried to use the generative expand feature and expanded the cropped area larger than the canvas. I see users have received similar messages for other features ("The parameters for command X are not currently valid," for "Open," "Auto-Blend," "Trim," etc.) - I don't know parameters are or what this means or how to fix it. Suggestions?

[kevin stohlmeyer]

Hi @Andrea33883126wvvj are you using actions or scripts to apply your crop or are you simply using the crop tool set to Generative Expand?

[Joni339586165nyh]

I also have same problem in same tutorial but I'm windows 10 user. I tried to use crop tool as tutorial mentioned.

[kevin stohlmeyer]

@Joni339586165nyh link to tutorial?

[Joni339586165nyh]

It is this one. This window is shown when starting photoshop 2024.

[Joni339586165nyh]

Well it seems like Andrea has problem in different tutorial than I, but I get same error message using same feature.

[kevin stohlmeyer]

@Joni339586165nyh try changing your crop setting (far left) from original ratio to just Ratio.

[Joni339586165nyh]

Still same error after change 😞

[Joni339586165nyh]

Okay I found answer why it doesn't work. You have to select "Content-Aware Fill". If generative expand is selected then fill doesn't work and you get error message 

[Justin34464107a1ex]

nope dont work at all thats not the generative fill

[John5C4C]

I find it interesting that in Beta it worked great, but  in full production not as much. I did use "Content Aware Fill" which if the subject is close to the edge you end up with unusual results.  For me my subject was a toddler and her hand was at the edge of the frame and due to the size request 5x7 I had to expand the image. and ended up with a clubbed hand. Thankfully with a litt le "creative  cropping I was able to make it work.

[Joseph355108048cor]

This is ahppening on my Mac laptop  with Photoshop 2024

[Tristan32819553viqb]

I'm having the same error occur on any version of Photoshop I try. I have tried it at home also, different PC but with the same account. I occasially get other errors when trying to use generative fill to expand, something about the feature not being available in this version of Photoshop.

[kevin stohlmeyer]

@Tristan32819553viqb do you get the error in the latest Photoshop build 25.6?

[John5C4C]

I know I still do. I've had to go to the beta in order to get any kind of results.

[gunterb98716868]

Hi, I have the same problem on my brand new laptop (HP OMEN laptop, intel i7, 32GB, Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card), on my desktop it works perfect (The specs here are less, because it's an older pc). The same version of photoshop installed on the two machines. Please ADOBE tell us how to get those parameters valid.

[Jonathon371679109r1h]

I'm having the same issue. What a shame.

• Windows 11
• 25.7.0....

[Jaki37178358gujx]

Select Crop Tool > Extend to desired size > click Zoom button to fit to frame > Select Rectangular Marquee Tool and highlight areas you want to extend > Select Crop Tool > Select Generative Fill > ...i let mine auto generate > BOOM it worked!

It gave me 3 options to choose from and turned out great for me! The video below is very "AI Generated" but it is correct.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMw7jkns7hc

[william_6392]

Can confirm this worked. Wish the bug was still fixed.