How to Extend Background in Photoshop using Generative Fill and Outcropping

[@jorgea3013]

Thank you Kristina! As a novice photographer, it gives me a great deal of pleasure to say that your are very thourough in your presentations of various videos. You make it very easy for anyone interested in photography to follow your presentations/instructions! Keep it up! You certainly made a fan here.

[@SharkPixel]

Wow, thank you!

[@therawchef]

Out of all the videos I've watched and couldn't work out why I wasn't getting the GF option, you're the only one that explained I need to be using the PS Beta. Thank you!

[@SharkPixel]

Glad I could help!

[@retiefbd]

On the image of your daughter, my favorite was #2, just felt the most realistic. I just found this video as I needed to increase some space on an image of running wolves which needed more space to the left. In order to keep the aspect ration, and the ability to crop to other sizes, I wanted to increase the sides and the bottom. The background is snow on all 3 sides, as well as foliage on the sides. I simply left my ratio at the original, dragged the crop outwards on the sides and the bottom, clicked Generate and was presented with 3 excellent options. Perhaps the release version does not require using the marquee, it worked without for me. Thank you for the excellent video, pacing was great, and your examples were spot on. Simply WOW! I am now your newest subscriber.

[@AMIN_mash]

just tried this today. Absolutely crazy!! And to think this is still the Beta makes it even more impressive. I can't even think about how it will be in like a year from now. Imagine telling people 20 years ago something like this would be possible. Thank you for the video!

[@SharkPixel]

You're so right! Things truly are progressing at lightning speed!

[@VinnieCamilleriMusic]

Thanks, out of all the other vids I watched this one worked for me ;-)

[@SharkPixel]

Glad it helped

[@pedromacd]

Nice video and new subscriber here. As a graphic designer and photographer, this is probably one of the biggest breakthroughs in Photoshop for 10 years!

[@SharkPixel]

Welcome! I totally agree!

[@PicoPistolero]

You're the 5th video I've watched, and the only one clear enough that it worked. I did discover that generative fill doesn't work with grayscale...I do a lot of historical work, so that was a necessary lesson. It's an amazing tool!

[@SharkPixel]

@@PicoPistolero thank you 😊

[@carolhackman5741]

This is totally amazing!! I used to be a photographer and did all my own retouching. I have gotten away from photography and have forgotten much of what I used to know. I am now a Fine Artist and am always looking for references....this is such a game changer!!!!!! This opens so many opportunities. I love both the Aspect ratio changes; what a pain that was...wish you could have seen my face when that happened. Love your site!! Thanks for all the information!

[@SharkPixel]

A lot of artists are using AI for inspiration! it can be used in so many different ways! Make sure you watch all 4 videos as they cover different topics!

[@alisac7411]

Mind-blowing! All the new features wow! Can’t wait to try tonight on all my old photos I didn’t think were good before 😅

[@SharkPixel]

yes! That'll be totally fun! report back!

[@AxelMetayer]

Great crop & generative refill tutorial, thanks. Also good tip for the reels cover

[@travishogan5225]

The more that I see, the more that I realize that I have alot to learn. Thanks for opening my eyes.

[@keithpinn152]

Hi Kristina: Thanks for creating and sharing these videos. These new tools are mind-blowing but it certainly blurs the boundaries of authentic photographic images vs. digital art. Cheers, Keith

[@SharkPixel]

I agree with you! But given my extensive photoshop background, I like to subscribe to the thought that whatever tool you use to create your art doesn't really matter as long as your photo's message and vision is exactly what you envisioned in your mind's eye.

[@PaulCamp-h9l]

Thank you for these excellent video tutorials! Your pace and clarity were just right for me to follow and understand these fantastic Photoshop features.

[@SharkPixel]

Thank you Paul! Some people find me long winded, so Im glad you enjoyed the pace!

[@PaulCamp-h9l]

@@SharkPixel Your pace was perfect for me. Some KZbin tutorials are too quick and I have to replay them over and over again. In my book, I will spend less time on a properly paced tutorial than a quick paced tutorial that I have to replay over and over.

[@mattwitte]

Did you mention that you need to take a small sliver of the existing image with the rectangular marquee tool when making your selection? I noticed that you did on each selection and Adobe recommends that on these extensions.

[@SharkPixel]

I didn’t but I definitely should have. Thanks for pointing that out!

[@peterwilson9699]

Good point! She did not!

[@ScoTreVan]

I'll get plenty of use with these new features Kristina, thanks

[@SharkPixel]

You’re most welcome!

[@RogerJones-mountfield]

It’s brilliant, it has rescued wildlife photos where the bird was faster than my tracking, or the bird changed track leaving no “space” to fly into, adding a Generative space works extremely well with a little extra editing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@killervasin86]

This is a fantastic feature. I've just used it for a more basic photo studio background extension, and it worked beautifully. Thank you for your video which helped to figure out how this feature actually works in Photoshop (which I haven't been using for many years once I switched to Sketch/Figma for UI design)

[@SharkPixel]

Great to hear!

[@JudyArtfromtheHeart]

I thinbk this is my favourite. I've always struggled with this and I have so many photos that could do with a bit more space around the subject. Thanks so much

[@SharkPixel]

I agree! Its definitely my favorite too!

[@Skreamies]

First time finding your channel but these videos are super helpful, great work on them :)

[@SharkPixel]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Blubsopinion]

This is so handy! I don't have to manually make a filling for 3mm bleed around printwork anymore, the AI does it for me, this saves me so much time!

[@randalladams100]

Your channel is my new favourite :)

[@SharkPixel]

Oh, yay! I'm so glad!!!

[@billyhulting1040]

Wow - Thank You! You helped me save a photo that needed this so badly!!

[@peterwilson9699]

Veriy nice! Unbelievable! And so well explained! You are so awsome!

[@SharkPixel]

thank you!!!

[@steverobertson5036]

Really well explained. Thank you

[@jamesyoke3501]

When I try extending the image with generative fill I get a line like if I had 2 different images. Do you have any advice for that?

[@SharkPixel]

Include a small sliver of the initial background in your selection.

[@getnyrb]

Brilliant worked first time...:-)

[@SharkPixel]

Glad it helped

[@stuartmedcraftdesigns3453]

You are a star!!! Thank you!

[@SharkPixel]

thanks so much!

[@janlasalle8845]

Thank you, thank you! I print 13x19 for my exhibition prints and this will help! My new studio is a little small for full length dancers and these new tools are very exciting for me. I subscribed.

[@SharkPixel]

You are so welcome!

[@InDesignME]

First time I tried with your excellent explanation . Thank you! 🙏

[@adventure9606]

In the Beta mode can you save the image? Just got your retouching book, looking forward to putting it to use. Thanks for your hard work and for sharing your knowledge.

[@SharkPixel]

yes you can absolutely save the image. The only thing this Generative Fill can NOT be used for is commercial use.

[@thanhtantran92683]

Really enjoy all of your clips. Clear and easy to follow. Thank you for your clips

[@cindymc716]

I love this series of videos! Thank you so much!

[@SharkPixel]

you're very welcome!! This is going to change everything!

[@lesleyhickinbotham3876]

This is brilliant! Very useful, thanks for highlighting this.

[@SharkPixel]

My pleasure! This NDA have been torture! Ha! Patience is not a virtue of mine!

[@georgekachen5946]

SO COOL--Thanks for the multiple repeats--in my head now--LOVE IT--THX

[@ckphotog7026]

I have a question. These tools are amazing: however, I am confused if I lose my copywrite by utilizing these tools.I read all of the Adobe info on the guidelines, but uploading to the Firefly gallery is confusing to me. When you mention that we need wifi so or image can be beamed up to the cloud, does that constitute submitting to the FireFly gallery? I do understand that any image utilizing these tools can NOT be used for business/ commercially.

[@allensaelee6707]

Question, i have two photos, one zoomed in which i love extending it. But what AI gives back is nothing close to what I want. I have a second photo, same location angle but taken zoomed out. Is there a way to tell AI to regenerate off that photo so it creates the extended areas according to the real structure?

[@SharkPixel]

Not within photoshop. But on firefly.adobe.com you can upload a reference image. And theres a way to use a basic sketch when generating in PS. But I dont have a video on that. I am pretty sure Jesus from Photoshop Training Channel has a video on this!

[@TheKCK100]

Absolutely insane! Can’t wait to play with this! So incredibly helpful for art product sales too!

[@DannySimmer]

so helpful, thank you!

[@SharkPixel]

you are welcome!

[@jeanmcmillan4526]

Love the latest information, this one is FAB!

[@DaraBass64]

wow thank you so much. How to blend in the line it makes? BTW I love your presets and brushes

[@SharkPixel]

I would simply use the remove tool. You can also make your initial selection include a small slice of the original background. This will give a much better blend.

[@jeffrifkin3603]

Ive subscribed to your channel. Thank you. I have a problem though. The Generative Fill is leaving a solid line where the "marching ants" used to be. What am I doing wrong?

[@ZizzoRider]

Try expanding the selection to include some of the pixels of the image.

[@jeffrifkin3603]

@@ZizzoRider Actually, I did “Command J” and it was fixed

[@markdemarte6744]

Hi Kristi, I just watch your 4 videos and have to say I love how yo teach. You speak clearly and without rush so every word can be understood. I'm a customer of yours and also love the actions I purchased. Now I think I have this GF subject down thanks to you. Im writing with a question off-subject but related. I have a 8-yrs old granddaughter who I'd love to shoot as you did with the levitation image and illuminated umbrella. I was hoping to find a tutorial on that shot on KZbin or your website, but if there is one in either of these sites, I did not find it. I've done levitation before, but I was particularly interested to see if you had a description of how you created the bright light in the interior of the umbrella

[@photogl]

Can this beta version be used as a plug in for LR Classic?

[@SharkPixel]

Interesting! Im sure they're working on something like this, but I am not sure personally. Oh, to be a fly on the wall in the adobe planning sessions!

[@robertolazary2807]

Great! Since a year now I am playing with Midjourney and prompt-generated basic works very well in compositions. Now this tool will come in my workflow.

[@SharkPixel]

Yay! So exciting!

[@vnixie1482]

Super helpful! You speak clearly and in a pace that my brain can process. Also it's nice to be taught by a woman for once instead of all of the men's how to's. Subscribed, I'm excited to see what more you have on here!!!

[@LukeYoung-p5t]

Can images modified by this AI process be used in a book cover for resale? I mean, is the image licensed for this sort of use as long as the original image was licensed?

[@SharkPixel]

Not until this technology is out of Beta. Once it's in photoshop proper, any image the AI helps create will be available for commercial use. At this time, its not available for commercial use.

[@yohannsphotographyvideogra9542]

is there an extra payment for uploading from Ai or limited according to my capacity of service chosen

[@SharkPixel]

Not while it’s in beta. Once it’s in regular photoshop, no one knows.

[@uneek1neo1ne19]

Did you make that photo of your daughter with the umbrella? care to share how. you designed it? thanks

[@SharkPixel]

I did! I would suggest checking out my compositing for beginners class over on SharkPixel.com!

[@CarloRizzante]

I'm glad it works for you.

[@SOLDMIKE]

FANTASTIC no fluff great value

[@sunshinemybrain9042]

i love your attitude and you are very clear with instructions. super helpful! thanks!

[@lanaitgirl]

exactly what i needed!

[@jessbailey1429]

Thank you so much for the clear explanation! Very helpful.

[@SharkPixel]

Welcome!

[@edwarddeleon4735]

Remarkable. Thank you for this video.

[@SharkPixel]

My pleasure!

[@KelsieSiegfriedKaHS]

I downloaded the beta 24.6 but my contextual task bar doesn't have generative fill and neither does the edit menu :(

[@SharkPixel]

Some people are having to 'force update' through the creative cloud app. Heres a good article: l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.adobe.com%2Ft5%2Fphotoshop-beta-discussions%2Fgenerative-fill-in-photoshop-beta%2Ftd-p%2F13809064%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1T40y-De5vD0xMNF3_EYqXLgL75qXJev1i0eehiMAP6KpXzDxwPZtbae8&h=AT3FgD0P7EQwVKKZvEnIfJPRDci5ryO243Nz2Ap0q69n383ez2hDQ4CKAg8acvAHhZCGm82iN8eCj8E0mYCmbqGySusZXC-7MLMhNVzlqZTsao_ZJ9GPyiTEfAvwSsKmL3rvYvXCKlE

[@LoriSaave]

Wow! This is fantastic! 😄

[@SharkPixel]

This is by far my favorite feature! Its going to save me SO MUCH time. I hope it does the same for you!

[@jonathanbreaux1173]

Hi There, I am having some trouble when I go to crop my photo the background it white and not the onionskin or the pattern that you have. How can I fix this? Thanks!

[@danzak44]

Thank you so much for your video! I was going to do your process, but when I used the crop tool to expand the canvas, the AI did an automated generated expansion! Talk about blowing my mind even more. My PS Beta just had an update yesterday, so not sure if this was put into the latest update! Just WOW!

[@BryanSchumann]

Awesome! Thanks

[@smflaherty1082]

After selecting crop, and I extend the image, it fills in white vs transparent. What am I missing?

[@SharkPixel]

Make a selection around the area you want to extend/generate. Then use the contextual task bar to click “generate”

[@bdubs1967]

OMG I just did this. this is insane

[@SharkPixel]

Crazy right?

[@Access-Inner-Harmony]

Awesome!

[@SharkPixel]

It really is incredible!

[@hakinzMatrixStudio]

It's great, thank you.

[@SharkPixel]

Welcome!

[@ismailseker3211]

Thank you. It is wondweful!

[@SharkPixel]

Glad you like it!

[@DJI-mini3]

Useful tutorial, but you didn’t mention grabbing some meat off your selection when using the marquee tool,although you did this yourself,would it not be worth explaining that by doing this you give the AI some idea of what you want to generate?

[@SharkPixel]

I definitely agree with you. But..... photoshop does take a border of pixels around your selection up to the cloud with it in order to make a perfect blend.

[@JonnyRobbo22]

Mind. Blown.

[@SharkPixel]

Me too! agree!

[@gretchenmura9608]

OMG!!!!!! This is amazing!!!

[@SharkPixel]

it really is! make sure you watch all 4 videos!

[@JoshPrieto-h3l]

Do you have a link to that pad your using anywhere?

[@DerrickConway-y4w]

Will this work if I don’t want to extend the whole image? What if I want to extend the backdrop but not the whole image itself?

[@sahanjayatillake]

Yay! Thank you *heart* *sparkles*

[@euricosalisphoto]

Hi Kristina, thanks for sharing this AI tools, congrats for your beatiful daughter

[@SharkPixel]

thank you!

[@lifestyleinaustralia]

Amazing, loved it!

[@brianabbotttraining6328]

Love it - Thanks

[@gabbealenius]

Great video! What are the legal rights for changing someone else’s photos that you have bought? I’m running into this question all the time now when using this new tool and you are able to instantly change an original photo with little effort and amazing results. For example if a wedding couple change from portrait to landscape mode by themselves.

[@samkcollins123]

wow!! just used it and wow!!!

[@StoneUSA]

Tired of waiting. When will it be available?

[@desserttree]

this is a life saver

[@SharkPixel]

it definitely is!

[@jillianfaulkner3952]

A game changer!!!

[@SharkPixel]

it truly is!!

[@laurenpasche4866]

definitely amazing thank youuuuuuu

[@SharkPixel]

you're SOOOO welcome!! This is by far my favorite new feature of the 4 I posted about!

[@MattisProbably]

It is useful but unfortunately it generated at a maximum resolution of 1024x1024. It's fine if you don't post images at full resolution but if you expand the background the line between the real image and the generated background is very visible and can be quite jarring.

[@SharkPixel]

Generate the background square by square and you will get better results at higher resolutions.

[@MattisProbably]

@@SharkPixel Yes, I'm aware of that and I have done that. Works great, just a bit tedious. But in almost all of these videos it is implied that you can simply expand the canvas, select the empty space and generate away. Which results in a blurry mess....

[@erich7h]

Thank you!!!!

[@SharkPixel]

Welcome!

[@danielamera7321]

Thank you Christie. Att: Natalie Vu

[@kmbjr-e2n]

3:18 for how to

[@adventure9606]

I like version 2 of your daughter with the umbrella.

[@SharkPixel]

Its crazy what the AI came up with!

[@TheEarlyBirdy]

Insanity! Just WOW

[@DanielCharnitsky]

Amazing = only if the Generative Fill box would appear in my PS Beta Version = nice tease though

[@SharkPixel]

This fix has worked for others: community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-beta-discussions/generative-fill-in-photoshop-beta/td-p/13809064

[@CallardAndBowser]

Firefly will reduce your work time by 2/3 or more ! Something like that could have taken you a few hours maybe and this reduced it down to a couple of minutes. That is really major !!

[@SharkPixel]

I couldnt agree more!

[@jimmcalister4413]

Good, but you seem to like the straight lines the GF left .personally i would have shown techniques to smooth out those lines to have a through video explanation but to each her own

[@philbrown5516]

The clouds are not "seamless" in any of the three samples. If this were my image, AI would give me a good start, but I would still have a lot of work to do.

[@SharkPixel]

Well, I always say anything that saves significant time in our work is worth exploring and using!

[@eddieosborne976]

Interesting very interesting

[@SharkPixel]

Im with you!

[@gerardferry3958]

you need to include a bit of the picture for a better extension

[@SharkPixel]

Very true! I missed that little tip. Apologies!!

[@jzsphotography]

I like option #2

[@SharkPixel]

Me too!

[@furmston.creative.studio]

It's good but not that good. I've noticed it can't match the resolution of the original image, especially if you have something super detailed you're trying to expand on, such as material or a textured wall. It's great for imagery like the one in the video as it's creating blurred imagery.

[@kathyb-007]

It didn't extend mine that nicely, lol

[@SergeGolikov]

Thank you 👍 You know, everything you have shown, I have discovered for myself and use already, and this is not to diminish in any way whatsoever from what you have presented here. But it saddens me that so many creators and communicators like yourself, are so conditioned and YES enslaved to have to conform to formats and standards dictated by other social media platforms, such as those that you cite yourself at 7:03 What is this Big Deal to have to conform to ... Gram, ...Ter, ... Tok , et all? Are you not an individual, an artist and innovator? rather than a slavish follower of fashion? Why should ANYONE have to conform and compromise their vision and composition to a SQUARE 1:1 or vertical 9:16 format for instance? You have a delightful daughter and ready model, I sincerely hope you don't teach her how to model her life according to the model and dictates of this crazy social media moulding world. I have two sons in their 40's and have over 35 years practical experience in the Educational field as an educator and therefor as an influencer. No offense intended nor hopefully taken. Love your work! Peace, Love and Happiness 🍷

[@SharkPixel]

Thank you so much!

[@douglasstevens2667]

Try testing this on a 10K wide image then you will see that AI is not of use in a professional sense. The filled areas are well blended but totally unsharp.

[@SharkPixel]

at the moment since its in beta, there is a limit of how many pixels it will generate. and that is 1024 pixels. Try doing the gen fill in chunks. you'll get better resolution that way. Jesus Ramirez at @PhotoshopTrainingChannel has an awesome video on it.

[@thomaswright20]

#2

[@SharkPixel]

It’s really nice right?

[@danbazan1691]

2

[@pickleboi5548]

taco

[@RepublicofDebauchery]

this was a pretty good tutorial, thank you.