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Enhance Location Banner

Replace the dull sky in the location shot with a lively on‑brand sky: swap the sky, generatively expand the canvas if …

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AExecute — “help me do it”Replace the dull sky in the location shot with a lively on‑brand sky: swap the sky,…+
Replace the dull sky in the location shot with a lively on‑brand sky: swap the sky, generatively expand the canvas if needed, match color and lighting to the foreground, and export a high‑res JPG for the banner by [deadline=Thursday].
when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.
BImprove — “do it better”Before I hand this banner to the creative director, make the sky swap feel native: pick a sky…+
Before I hand this banner to the creative director, make the sky swap feel native: pick a sky that matches time‑of‑day and color temperature, match horizon lighting and ambient tint on foreground elements, add subtle atmospheric haze where needed, and flag any seam or perspective mismatches.
when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.

How to do it

the tool · the steps · what to avoid
The tool
Generative Fill

Generative Fill uses AI to add, expand, or remove content from your images based on text prompts.

  1. 1

    Open your image by selecting File > Open.

  2. 2

    Select the area you want to transform using a selection tool.

    Best practiceFor expanding the canvas, use the Crop Tool to extend the image boundaries first.

  3. 3

    Click the Generative Fill button in the Contextual Task Bar.

    NoteYou can also access it from Edit > Generative Fill, or Select > All then Edit > Generative Fill.

  4. 4

    Type a prompt describing the object or scene you want to generate in the text-entry field.

    NoteYou can leave the prompt field empty to have Photoshop generate content based on the surrounding image.

  5. 5

    Click Generate.

  6. 6

    Review the generated variations in the Properties panel.

  7. 7

    Select your preferred variation from the options.

  8. 8

    Save your image by selecting File > Save As or File > Save a Copy.

Generative Fill creates new content on a separate generative layer, allowing non-destructive edits.

Generative Fill functionality is integrated within Photoshop and is not directly exposed as a standalone API for external automation.

Glossary

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Contextual Task BarA floating bar that provides relevant tools and actions based on the current selection or task.ExampleWhen you select an object, the Contextual Task Bar appears with options to duplicate or delete it.
Content-Aware FillA feature that intelligently removes unwanted objects and fills the area with matching content.ExampleYou use Content-Aware Fill to seamlessly remove a person from the background of a photo.
Generative FillAn AI-powered feature that creates new image content based on text prompts or existing selections.ExampleUsing Generative Fill, you type 'add a sandy beach' to extend the ocean scene in your image.
Save a CopyTo save the current document as a new file, leaving the original document open and unchanged.ExampleYou can 'Save a Copy' of your edited photo to share, while keeping the original file untouched.
TransformTo change the size, shape, or orientation of an image layer or selection.ExampleYou can transform an image layer to rotate it clockwise or make it much smaller.

The real tasks

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Replace a dull sky in a location shot so the banner looks lively and on-brand.

Who does this

1 roles
UX / Web Designer

Questions people actually ask

with the jobs and tasks they touch

Use the Content-Aware Scale feature to stretch the photo horizontally without distorting faces. This helps you widen the scene while keeping subjects recognizable.

If the photo is too narrow, extend the canvas horizontally. This provides more space to add background or widen the image, especially useful when preparing a banner for display.

First, select the sky with the Select Sky tool or a mask. Then replace it with a more suitable background to make the scene look natural, even if stretched or extended.

Over-stretching the image can cause unnatural distortion. Instead, use content-aware tools or background replacement to maintain a realistic look.

A photo editor does this when preparing images for banners or displays, especially if they need to be wider than the original shot.

AI tools can generate missing pixels for extending backgrounds or content-aware fill, but you need to check for artifacts or unnatural gaps, which might require manual touch-up.

Yes, both involve editing the background. Extending the canvas adds more space, while replacing dull backgrounds changes the scene behind the subjects.