Photo edit prompt
Extend a photo to a wider frame
Extend a photo to a wider frame: a free, copy-paste prompt for Gemini and ChatGPT. Upload your photo, paste the prompt, and fill in any [BRACKETED] fields.
The prompt
Extend this photo to a [16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1] frame. Keep the original part exactly as it is. Continue the scene naturally on the [LEFT / RIGHT / TOP / BOTTOM]: [WHAT SHOULD APPEAR, e.g. more sky and mountains]. Match the lighting, perspective, colours, grain and sharpness so there is no visible seam.
Pro tip: Extend by small amounts at a time for the most natural join.
How to use this prompt
- Open Gemini and start a new chat.
- Upload your photo (a clear, front-facing one works best).
- Paste the prompt and replace any [BRACKETED] fields with your own details.
- Send it. If something is off, regenerate or change one detail at a time.
Prompt at a glance
- Category
- Photo edit
- Works with
- Gemini · ChatGPT
- Length
- 54 words
- Fields to fill in
- 16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1, LEFT / RIGHT / TOP / BOTTOM, WHAT SHOULD APPEAR
- Last updated
Frequently asked questions
Which AI tools work with this prompt?
It is written for Gemini and ChatGPT. Both can edit a photo you upload.
What do I need to fill in?
Replace these fields before you send it: 16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1, LEFT / RIGHT / TOP / BOTTOM, WHAT SHOULD APPEAR. Each field shows an example in the prompt.
Will the AI change my face?
The prompt tells the AI to keep faces and identities the same, but results vary between runs. If a face drifts, regenerate or reply "keep the face identical to the original".
Is my photo uploaded to PromptUp?
No. PromptUp only gives you the text of the prompt. You upload your photo directly to the AI tool you choose, under that tool's own privacy terms.
