MobileNov 6, 2026, 9:39 PM UTC·1 min read

WhatsApp Starts Rolling Out AI Image Extension on iPhone

WhatsApp is rolling out an AI tool that extends photos beyond their original frame to some iPhone users, powered by Meta AI inside the in-app photo editor.

iPhone showing the WhatsApp photo editor with an AI-extended image on screen. — Image: اليوم السابع

WhatsApp has begun rolling out an AI-powered tool that extends images beyond their original borders. Some iPhone users, both in the TestFlight beta and in the main app, are already seeing the new option in the app's photo editor.

The feature relies on Meta AI and remains limited to a small group of users, particularly those enrolled in WhatsApp's TestFlight beta program, according to WABetaInfo.

How it works

When a user picks a photo from a chat, WhatsApp opens its drawing editor, which already offers several AI-assisted effects for improving images. The new extend option sits alongside them. Once selected, Meta AI analyzes the picture for a few seconds and generates a wider version of it.

The result appears inside the editor, where the user can review it and decide whether to send it. The tool also works with Status updates, so photos can be extended before they are posted. If the outcome is not satisfactory, an undo button restores the original image, and the tool can be run again to produce a different result.

Catching up with rivals

iPhones that support Apple Intelligence already have a native tool called Extend, which lets users push a picture past its original edges by moving their fingers or dragging its sides. Similar capabilities exist in AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and in editing platforms like Photoshop. WhatsApp's addition brings the function into a messaging app where many people edit and share photos daily.

What comes next

As with most experimental WhatsApp features, there is no announced date for a wide release. Still, the tool has reached the Android beta and is appearing for some users of the public iOS version, which suggests a broader rollout may not be far off.

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