Adobe has integrated several generative AI features into Photoshop, powered by its Firefly model, to streamline image creation and editing tasks. These tools, accessible on desktop, web, and mobile, aim to assist beginners and save time on projects. Users must agree to Adobe's AI terms of service before accessing them.
Adobe's Photoshop now incorporates a range of AI-powered tools designed to enhance creativity and efficiency in image editing. The centerpiece is Firefly, Adobe's AI image model, which supports generating new images directly within the software. To create AI images, users open a project, navigate to Edit > Generate image or use the toolbar icon, enter a detailed text prompt—prioritizing key elements—and optionally upload reference images. Variations appear for selection, with options to refine prompts or provide feedback.
Beyond generation, generative editing features allow modifications to existing projects. Generative fill enables users to select a region with the selection brush, input a prompt, and generate content for that area via Edit > Generative fill. For expanding images, the generative expand tool uses the crop tool to extend the canvas; users can add a prompt to fill the new space seamlessly. Generative remove acts as an advanced eraser: select an object and use generative fill with the prompt 'remove,' or highlight with the dedicated remove tool under Spot healing.
Additional tools include sky replacement, accessed via Edit > Sky replacement, offering presets like sunsets or blue skies with adjustable brightness. Generate background simplifies product shots by removing and creating new backdrops from the contextual taskbar. Other options, such as neural filters for detailed edits and the curvature pen for consistent arcs, cater to specific needs. Adobe plans further AI enhancements, including audio tools and an assistant for layer renaming.
Testing shows these features perform well for tasks like resizing photos or erasing distractions, though results vary by image type. They suit beginners parsing complex edits but may not replace expert workflows entirely.
