Adobe has rolled out a new set of AI-driven features for Photoshop, aimed at simplifying complex image editing tasks and improving creative workflows. The update, available now in beta for desktop and web users, and in early access on iPad, introduces three major tools: Generative Upscale, Harmonize, and an upgraded object removal feature.
The Generative Upscale tool allows users to increase the resolution of their images without significant loss in quality, supporting sizes up to 8 megapixels. This tool is especially useful for designers and photographers working with older or low-resolution images, as it intelligently enhances pixel data to produce cleaner, more usable visuals.
Another standout addition is Harmonize, a new AI-powered compositing tool. Harmonize analyzes the lighting, color, shadows, and tonal range of the scene to help inserted objects blend naturally with the background. It eliminates the need for tedious manual adjustments when compositing elements from different sources, offering faster and more consistent results in creative projects.
The object removal tool has also received a significant upgrade. Powered by Adobe’s Firefly generative AI model, the tool now delivers more accurate and realistic background fills after an object is removed. It adapts to context better than before, ensuring cleaner edits with fewer artifacts, whether the user is erasing distractions or replacing elements entirely.
Alongside these creative tools, Adobe introduced a Firefly model picker, allowing users to choose which generative AI model they want to work with, depending on their needs. A new Projects workspace helps streamline asset management and collaboration across different files, and updated export options now support quick sharing to apps like Slack and Mail with customizable output settings.
Adobe continues to stress responsible AI practices. All AI-generated or modified content now includes Content Credentials, a type of metadata that documents how an image was edited and by which tools. Adobe says these credentials are part of its effort to promote transparency and trust in digital media. Importantly, the company clarified that user content modified or created with Photoshop is not used to train its AI models.
This update represents another step in Adobe’s broader strategy to embed generative AI throughout Creative Cloud, not only to accelerate workflows but also to make advanced editing more accessible to a wider range of users.
