When you’re editing sound, timing is everything; a few missing seconds in a clip can completely interrupt the rhythm of a story. Generative Extend (GenExtend) for audio fixes that instantly. Introduced earlier this year in Premiere Pro, GenExtend lets creators add up to 10 seconds of natural-sounding audio to the beginning or end of a clip, without expensive re-recording or awkward loops. Built using Adobe Research’s advancements in audio generation — including the same foundation behind the sound effects generation model — GenExtend gives storytellers a powerful new way to maintain continuity across their edits.

Adobe Research scientists and engineers from the Sound Design AI (SODA) group developed a model designed to extend sound while preserving its natural tone and texture. GenExtend doesn’t simply repeat past audio; it understands the structure, rhythm, and atmosphere of a clip. It generates new, context-aware material that seamlessly continues your recorded audio while preserving the ambience, quality, and even stereo imaging — all without introducing distracting or undesired sounds. It’s a leap forward for sound designers, video editors, and podcasters, removing a persistent editing frustration so they can focus on shaping higher-quality content.

Watch the full video to hear from Adobe researchers Justin Salamon, Oriol Nieto, and Prem Seetharaman as they share the creative and technical journey behind Generative Extend.

Ready to try it yourself? Generative Extend for audio is available now in Premiere Pro. You can start experimenting with a single click — just drag the edge of your audio clip and let GenExtend intelligently fill the space. Learn how to use Generative Extend in Premiere Pro here.

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