Reframe any image with Smart Reframe
This guide covers Smart Reframe in Kaiber Canvas, including how it reframes images to new aspect ratios, the resolution and sizing options, and where to find it.
Written By Christine Larsen
Last updated About 4 hours ago

Smart Reframe
Smart Reframe takes an image and resizes it to a new aspect ratio without cropping out what matters. Upload your image, pick the ratio you need, and Smart Reframe analyzes the original and fills in the new edges while keeping the subject intact.ย
How it works
Smart Reframe reads your uploaded image, identifies the subject and key elements, reframes the image to match the new aspect ratio. This means a 16:9 hero image can become a 9:16 vertical without losing the subject or feeling stretched.
Where to find it
Three ways in:
Open Workflows on the dashboard and pick Smart Reframe
In Canvas, add a Create Image flow to the canvas and choose Smart Reframe from the model menu
Open the Explore menu in Canvas and pick Smart Reframe
Upload your image
Drop your image into the Reference Image field or click Choose file. Max file size is 20 MB. Smart Reframe is image-only, so there's no prompt to write.
Choose an aspect ratio
Pick from the preset ratios, or set a custom size with Width and Height:
16:9 for YouTube
1:1 for Instagram
4:3 for Instagram
3:4 for Instagram
9:16 for TikTok, Instagram, Spotify, and Canvas
Custom
Turn on Lock Aspect Ratio if you want to scale width and height together. Turn it off to set custom dimensions.
Set the resolution
Choose 1K, 2K, or 4K. Higher resolutions take longer to generate and produce larger files. Pick the resolution that matches where the image is going.

Tips
Use Smart Reframe to repurpose one image across formats. Shoot or generate once, then reframe for YouTube, Reels, and Stories without re-running the whole flow.
Upload the highest quality version of your image you've got. Smart Reframe has more to work with when the source is sharp.