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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

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.




