Use Generative Fill (and Generative Expand) in Photoshop 2024
Photoshop 2024 introduces Generative Fill and Generative Expand to seamlessly remove distractions, widen a scene, or add new objects with text prompts. This walkthrough gets you started with both features in minutes.
Step-by-step instructions
Open your photo in Photoshop 2024
Install/update to Photoshop 2024
File → Open to load your image
Expand the canvas with Generative Expand
Select the Crop Tool
In Ratio, choose 2×3 (or your preferred aspect)
Press X to swap to landscape/portrait if needed
Drag the crop handles outward to add space
Click Generative Expand, leave the prompt empty, then click Generate
Review the three Variations in the Properties panel and pick one
Remove distractions with Generative Fill (no prompt)
Select the Lasso Tool (L) or Magnetic Lasso Tool
Draw a loose selection around unwanted objects/people
Click Generative Fill (Contextual Task Bar), leave the prompt empty, then click Generate
Repeat on other areas until clean
Add new elements with prompts
Make a loose selection where you want the object
Click Generative Fill, type a prompt (e.g., “campfire”, “flock of birds”, “small boat”, “overhanging palm trees”)
Click Generate and choose a Variation; click Generate again for more options if needed
Refine and finalize
Toggle among generated Variations in the Properties panel
Combine multiple Generative Fill passes to balance the composition
Save your result (File → Save As)
