AI Image Outpaint: Uncrop and Expand Any Image
Push the canvas past the original borders and let AI fill the new space to match the scene, for 3 credits per image.
How Image Outpaint (Uncrop) works
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Upload your image
Drop in any photo or graphic, square, landscape, or portrait. There is no resolution lock; you bring the source, the tool works from its existing pixels.
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Choose where to expand
Pick the direction and target shape. Pull a square out to vertical 9:16 for Reels, widen a tight crop, or add headroom and background space on any side.
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AI fills the new canvas
The model reads the original edges and paints the added area to match lighting, texture, and content so the extension reads as part of the same shot.
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Download or reuse
Save the expanded image, or send it straight into Viralance for image-to-video, captions, or download the finished content to share on TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
Why creators use it
- Costs 3 credits per outpaint, paid from one-time credit packages with no subscription
- Turns a square or landscape into vertical 9:16 without cutting off the subject
- Recovers tight crops by rebuilding the headroom, background, or edges that were cut
- AI matches the new area to the original lighting and texture instead of stretching pixels
- Works on any uploaded image, product shots, portraits, screenshots, or marketing graphics
- Feeds into Viralance's image-to-video tools, with downloadable output for short-form content
Use cases
- Convert a square product photo into vertical 9:16 for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts
- Fix a portrait that was cropped too tight by rebuilding headroom and side space
- Add empty background area to a tight shot so you have room for text or logos
- Reframe a landscape marketing image to fit a portrait ad placement without cutting the subject
Frequently asked questions
What is image outpainting?
Image outpainting, also called uncropping, expands the canvas of an image beyond its original borders and uses AI to fill the new area so it matches the existing scene. On Viralance this costs 3 credits per image and works on any photo you upload.
How do I uncrop an image that was cropped too tightly?
Upload the cropped image, choose the side or sides you want to extend, and the AI rebuilds the missing background, headroom, or edges based on the surrounding pixels. Each uncrop runs for 3 credits, so you can recover a tight crop without re-shooting.
Can I turn a square image into a vertical 9:16 video format?
Yes. Outpaint expands a square or landscape image into a vertical 9:16 frame by generating new content above and below the original, instead of cropping the subject. That makes it useful for prepping stills for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
How much does AI outpaint cost on Viralance?
Each image outpaint costs 3 credits. Credits come from one-time packages with no subscription, so you only pay for the images you actually expand.
What is the difference between outpaint and upscaling?
Upscaling increases the resolution and detail of an image at the same dimensions, while outpaint adds new canvas area beyond the original borders and fills it with AI-generated content. Use outpaint when you need more frame, not more pixels in the existing frame.
Does outpaint stretch or distort my original image?
No. The original pixels stay intact, and the AI generates new content only in the added area, matching the lighting and texture of the source rather than stretching it. The result keeps your subject at its original proportions.