Adobe has taken a giant leap in AI innovation with the introduction of Generative Fill in Photoshop, seamlessly integrating the power of Firefly generative AI capabilities into design workflows. This brand-new feature driven by Firefly is marked as the world’s first co-pilot in creative and design processes. It revolutionizes the way users work by effortlessly adding, extending, or removing content from images non-destructively with simple text prompts.

As a beta release (only at this stage), Photoshop becomes the first Creative Cloud application to deeply integrate Firefly. The roadmap ahead aims to transform workflows across Adobe’s Creative Cloud, Document Cloud, Experience Cloud and Adobe Express.

Supercharging creativity and design: The next generation of AI in Photoshop

Created in Photoshop beta with Generative Fill - images provided by Adobe
Created in Photoshop beta with Generative Fill. Images provided by Adobe.

Adobe’s deep integration of next-generation AI in Photoshop, particularly with the introduction of Generative Fill, signifies a new era for creativity and design. By harnessing the potential of AI, Adobe state creators can unlock their imagination, save time, and elevate the quality of their work. With these cutting-edge tools at their disposal, the possibilities for artistic expression are limitless.

The introduction of Generative Fill powered by Firefly opens up a world of possibilities for creators. This innovative feature automatically matches the perspective, lighting, and style of images, enabling users to achieve astounding results while reducing tedious tasks. Generative Fill expands creative expression, boosts productivity and enhances the creative confidence of creators by utilizing natural language and concepts to generate digital content in a matter of seconds.

As the driving force behind Generative Fill, Firefly is specifically designed to generate images that are safe for commercial use. Trained on Adobe Stock’s vast library of licensed, high-resolution professional-grade images, Firefly ensures that the generated content is original and free from any intellectual property (IP) infringement.

With Generative Fill, creators can effortlessly leap from ideas to stunning images using simple text prompts. Whether it’s adding, extending or removing content. What sets this feature apart is its non-destructive editing capability. By creating generative layers, users can rapidly iterate through a multitude of creative possibilities and easily reverse the effects without impacting the original image.

The speed at which creators can now produce content is transformative. With Generative Fill, one can experiment with off-the-wall ideas, ideate different concepts and generate countless variations of high-quality content at the same pace they can type. This accelerated workflow enables designers to push the boundaries of their creativity and bring their visions to life like never before.

Additionally, Generative Fill is not limited to Photoshop alone. It is also available as a new module in the Firefly beta for users interested in testing its capabilities on the web. This expansion allows for a seamless experience across platforms, providing creators with access to the power of AI-driven content generation wherever they work.

Remove tool - image supplied by Adobe
Remove tool – image supplied by Adobe

What’s new in Photoshop?

In addition, Adobe updated Photoshop today (Version 24.5.0) with new capabilities that enhance and accelerate creative workflows. New Adjustment Presets, Contextual Task Bar, Remove Tool and Enhanced Gradients empower users to make complex edits and create unique designs while saving time.

New Adjustment Presets - image supplied by Adobe
New Adjustment Presets – image supplied by Adobe

While Photoshop’s Generative Fill feature is currently only available on the desktop beta app, it should be available later in 2023.

Read the full press release from Adobe here.