Outpainting Workflow

Extend image beyond original boundaries.

Concept

Outpainting generates new content outside the original image frame.

Methods

Method 1: Canvas Extension

1. Extend canvas in external editor
2. Fill new areas with white (to generate)
3. Keep original areas black (preserve)

Method 2: Node-Based

Use nodes like:

ImagePadForInpaint
- Pad image with mask
- Extend boundaries

Method 3: Crop and Expand

1. Load full image
2. Crop to edge region
3. Generate extension
4. Composite back

Workflow

[LoadImage] → [ImagePad/Canvas] → [VAEEncode] → [KSampler] → [VAEDecode] → [SaveImage]
                                           ↑
[CLIPTextEncode]

Step-by-Step

Step 1: Prepare Image

Extend canvas:

# Example: 512x512 to 768x512
# Add 256px on right side
# Fill new area with white

Step 2: Create Mask

In new areas:

• White = generate
• Black = preserve original

Step 3: Connect Nodes

LoadImage → VAEEncode → KSampler → VAEDecode → SaveImage
     ↑           ↑           ↑
  Image     CLIPTextEncode

Step 4: Generate

Prompt: "continuation of scene, matching style"
Denoise: 0.6-0.8

Parameters

Parameter	Value	Effect
Denoise	0.6-0.8	Balance original/new
Steps	25-35	Quality
CFG	7-9	Prompt following

Tips

Seamless Blend

1. Use feather on mask edges
2. Match lighting and style
3. Check color consistency

Aspect Ratio Changes

Original	Target	Action
1:1	16:9	Extend width
1:1	9:16	Extend height

Common Issues

Issue	Solution
Disconnected	Higher denoise
Style mismatch	Match prompt style
Visible seam	Feather mask edges

Next Steps

• Upscaling - Increase resolution
• Inpainting - Fix areas