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    Use Generative Expand Tool in Adobe Photoshop

    • Tasha Penwell |
    • 16 steps |
    • 3 minutes
      1
      Open Adobe Photoshop and select an image that has been closely cropped. If you do not have one, you can download and use the squirrel image at <https://drive.google.com/file/d/13tmWLFMlImc-JLLbZhD4Fdazdf4Dhdtj/view?usp=sharing>
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      Select the crop tool from the Tools bar on the left side of the screen. If it is not visible, you can use the search feature in the top right corner.
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      Type "crop" and select Crop Tool
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      Click on the image to apply the tool
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      The Crop tool is applied. It also shows the bar to select Generative Expand.
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      Drag the crop handle to create white space where the image will be extended. In this case, we are extending down and to the right to create the area for the squirrel's body.
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      Review your image. The white space will be filled with an extension of the original photo.
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      Your Options Bar will show and option for Generative Expand. Select it.
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      Click "Generate"
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      After a few minutes to process, three Variations will appear in the Properties panel on the right side of the screen.
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      Select preference or...
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      Create additional options by selecting the Generate button again.
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      Three more variations will appear to select from.
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      Once desired variation is selected, you can export the image by selecting "File" from the menu bar.
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      Click "Quick Export as PNG"
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      Finish naming and download the image as normal.