WhatsApp AI Photo Expansion on Android

WhatsApp rolls out AI photo expansion for Android users via beta updates.

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Nov 5, 2026

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WhatsApp AI Photo Expansion on Android

WhatsApp rolls out AI photo expansion for Android users via beta updates.

In brief

WhatsApp rolls out AI photo expansion for Android users via beta updates. WhatsApp beta users can expand photos to 9:16 format using Meta AI in drawing editor. Originally reported by WABetaInfo.

AI Photo Expansion Feature

WhatsApp adds AI-powered photo expansion to drawing editor for Android.

Rollout Details

Available to some beta testers via android 2.26.44.8 update rolling out over weeks.

How to Use Expansion

How to Use Expansion

Open drawing editor, select expand option, meta ai generates 9:16 format photo in seconds.

Meta AI Expansion Process

Meta ai analyzes photo content to generate new content around edges without stretching original.

When Expansion Appears

Option shows only when photo isn't already in 9:16 format or square image.

Availability on Android

Works for chats and status updates but availability varies by user configuration.

The key point

WhatsApp beta users can expand photos to 9:16 format using Meta AI in drawing editor.

Read the original on WABetaInfo

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