Expand

Expand lets you extend the canvas beyond the original image boundaries. It generates new content that matches the existing image naturally, allowing you to change aspect ratios or add more scenes without cropping important details.

• Extends the image beyond its original edges (changes the aspect ratio)

• Generates new content that blends seamlessly with the original image

• Preserves the main subject and overall style

• Useful for reframing and layout adjustments

You can expand:

• A generated image

• An uploaded photo

• An image from your threads

In the tool menu or homepage:

1. Click Expand

2. Expansion controls will appear around the image

Select a target aspect ratio to expand your image:

• 1:1 – Square format (great for profile images or posts)

• 4:3 / 3:4 – Standard or portrait layouts

• 9:16 – Vertical format for stories or short videos

• 16:9 – Landscape format for banners, thumbnails, or screens

Kira automatically expands the image in the necessary directions to fit the selected ratio.

Once you’ve chosen an aspect ratio:

1. Review the expanded canvas

2. Click Confirm

3. Kira fills in the empty areas to complete the image

Each successful expansion counts as one action.

• Expand gradually rather than in one large step

• Combine Expand with Inpaint for fine control

• Use Crop after expanding to finalize the composition

• Upscale after expanding if you need a higher resolution

• Expanding an image costs 5 credits per successful result

• Credits are only deducted when the expansion completes successfully

• Failed or interrupted attempts do not consume credits

The expanded area looks inconsistent

Try a smaller expansion or add a clearer text instruction.

The subject moved unexpectedly

Reposition the image before confirming the expansion.

Details look soft/unclear

Try applying Upscale after expanding for higher clarity.

• Inpaint – Refine expanded areas

• Crop – Finalize framing after expansion

• Upscale – Improve resolution after expanding

• Replace Background – Change the entire scene instead