video-outpainting

Extend video canvases to change aspect ratios while preserving original action and framing.

31|9|Updated Apr 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/prime-skills/runcomfy-agent-skills --skill video-outpainting-prime-skills
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-outpainting
Source: https://github.com/prime-skills/runcomfy-agent-skills/tree/main/video-outpainting
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/prime-skills/runcomfy-agent-skills --skill video-outpainting-prime-skills

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill expands a video's spatial canvas to change its aspect ratio or reveal more surrounding environment while preserving the original subject, action, lighting, and framing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Aspect-Ratio Conversion: Extend vertical videos to horizontal 16:9 formats, or expand footage in the opposite direction.
  • Prompt-Driven Outpainting: Use Wan 2-7 Edit-Video to add matching environments around the original frame.
  • Quality-Based Routing: Direct hero-grade projects toward dedicated ComfyUI outpainting workflows when temporal consistency and seam quality are critical.
  • Use Case: Convert a TikTok or Reels clip into a YouTube-ready horizontal video by extending the environment on both sides while keeping the central action intact.

Quick Start

Use the video-outpainting skill to expand the attached vertical video into a 16:9 horizontal clip with matching background, lighting, and preserved central action.

Frequently Asked Questions about video-outpainting

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a vertical video to a 16:9 horizontal format without losing the central action?

Video outpainting extends a vertical video's canvas to a 16:9 horizontal format by generating matching environments on the sides while preserving the original subject, action, and framing. This allows direct conversion of TikTok or Reels clips into YouTube-ready horizontal videos.

Can I use Wan 2-7 to expand the background environment of an existing video?

Yes, Wan 2-7 edit-video supports prompt-driven outpainting to add matching environments around an original video frame. It extends the spatial canvas while maintaining consistent lighting and subject framing for social-media conversions and environmental expansion.

Do I need a RunComfy account and CLI to perform aspect ratio conversion on videos?

Yes, performing video aspect ratio conversion requires the RunComfy CLI, an authenticated RunComfy account, a source video URL, and either the Wan 2-7 edit-video endpoint or a dedicated ComfyUI outpainting workflow to process the spatial expansion.

What's the best way to achieve high temporal consistency for hero-grade video outpainting?

For hero-grade video outpainting requiring critical temporal consistency and seam quality, route the project toward a dedicated ComfyUI outpainting workflow instead of the standard Wan 2-7 edit-video endpoint to ensure high-quality environmental expansion.

When should I not use Wan 2-7 for video canvas expansion?

You should avoid using Wan 2-7 for video canvas expansion when your project demands hero-grade delivery where temporal consistency and seam quality are critical, opting instead for a dedicated ComfyUI outpainting workflow to handle the spatial extension.

What is video outpainting and how does it handle uncropping?

Video outpainting is a spatial canvas expansion technique that changes aspect ratios or reveals more surrounding environment by uncropping footage. It preserves the original subject, action, lighting, and framing while generating matching background content around the original frame.