EZ Expand Image vs Uncrop

EZ Expand Image adds generated pixels around a photo so it can fit another frame without cropping the subject. The web tool accepts JPG, PNG, and WEBP files up to 10 MB, with presets for TikTok Cover and Instagram Story at 9:16, YouTube Thumbnail at 16:9, and an X header ratio. Its described process analyzes the image, composes a prompt, and expands the surrounding area to the selected ratio; the source photo itself remains unchanged. Signed-in users can expand as many as five photos at once and download the results in one click. The maker says the generated expansions have a permissive commercial-use license and uploaded photos are not used to train AI models. Source photos are deleted after 24 hours, while generated files are removed after signed URLs expire, except for briefly retained guest previews. The free tier includes two guest previews and five one-time signup credits. One-time packs start at 2.99 USD, while monthly plans start at 9.99 USD. The service is intended for creators adapting photos to social formats, rather than general photo editing.

Uncrop is a free web tool for extending photos into layouts used by Instagram. It offers portrait (4:5), square (1:1), landscape (1.91:1), and Story/Reel (9:16) formats. Local expansion methods include edge pixel extrusion, symmetric reflection, ambient blur, and smooth smear. You can also choose blur, solid-color, gradient, or mirror-reflection backgrounds. Uploads support JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP, and HEIC. Uncrop says processing occurs in your browser, without sending photos to a server, and that photos and traces disappear when the tab closes or refreshes. Original content is not compressed or downsized, while downloads keep the upload format at the highest quality setting. There is no stated file-size limit, although files above 50MB may process more slowly in-browser. The responsive site works on modern smartphones and listed browsers, and processing can work offline after loading. All features are free without an account; advertising supports the plan. Gemini AI outpainting requires a paid Gemini API key.