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Create in whole new ways with Photoshop AI features.
With generative AI in Photoshop you can create just about anything you can imagine. Quickly delete unwanted elements like wires and people with Distraction Removal. Add rich, detailed elements that blend seamlessly into a scene using the most advanced Generative Fill yet. And extend any image with Generative Expand.
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Go from a little to a lot.
Quickly explore and experiment with ideas. Use Generative Fill to create dozens of high-quality concepts quickly. And create variations of your favorite generated images with Generate Similar.
Plus, push your Generative Fill creations even further with Reference Image in the Photoshop (beta) app. Upload an image with your text prompt to visually guide your results — perfect for hard-to-describe details.
Go beyond the borders.
Easily expand an image in any direction with Generative Expand. Select and drag the Crop tool beyond an image’s original borders to the desired size, and then click Generate. The expanded canvas will automatically fill with new content that seamlessly blends with the existing image. Or type in a prompt to get a more specific result. Now with the latest Adobe Firefly Image Model.
New background? No problem.
Transport your subject from a local city street to a location across the globe with Generate Background — just type in a description to instantly swap your scenery for a new one that matches the lighting, shadows, and perspective of the subject.
Decluttering on demand.
Tidy up your scene in a click. Distraction Removal within the Remove tool automatically detects and deletes unwanted elements like wires and people.
Dream it. Type it. Create it.
Go from a text prompt to whatever you imagine right in Photoshop. With Text to Image, you can quickly ideate and create new assets — anything from places to animals, and more. Plus, the Reference Image setting lets you upload an image to inform the style of the generated content.
Faster iteration to creation.
Explore more ideas in less time with Generative Workspace in the Photoshop (beta) app. Create multiple image variations at once. Even start a new set while the first set is generating.
Remove and replace content in a few steps.
Get rid of unwanted elements with ease using Generative Fill. Just select the object you want to remove and then click Generate (without using a prompt) to fill the area with new content that seamlessly blends in with the surrounding image. Or use a description to replace stray strangers with something specific, like foliage.
And now you can customize your results even more with features like Reference Image — now available in the Photoshop (beta) app — which generates content based on a sample image uploaded by you.
How to use AI in Photoshop.
Use the latest generative AI features to create incredible images in fewer steps than ever.
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Open or download Photoshop.
If you already have Photoshop, open the app. Make sure it’s updated to the latest version, so you get all the latest generative AI features. If you don’t have a Creative Cloud plan that includes Photoshop, start a trial and download the full version of Photoshop to try free for seven days. -
Import an image.
Go to File > Open to locate and select the file you want to import, or choose New file from the Photoshop Home screen to open a new workspace and then click Import image in the Contextual Task Bar. -
Add and remove content.
Use Text to Image to zip through ideas and create new assets from a descriptive prompt. Select Generate Image from the Contextual Task Bar, toolbar, or go to Edit > Generate Image. Type a detailed description into the prompt field and select a content type. Use the Reference Image setting to upload a sample image and get results closer to the style you’re looking for. You can also set style effects to customize results even more.
To add or remove content within an image, use any selection tool to select any part of your image, and then click on Generative Fill in the Contextual Task Bar and type in a prompt to replace it with new content. Or leave the field blank to remove content.
Use Distraction Removal, part of the Remove Tool, to delete wires, cables and people who aren’t the primary subject. Click on the Remove tool in the toolbar, and then select either the Wires and cables or People option from the Find distractions dropdown menu. It will automatically detect and remove the objects. -
Create a new background.
Swap your subject’s scenery for a whole new background by selecting the subject, and then reversing the selection in the Contextual Task Bar. Type in a prompt of what you want to replace the old background with and click Generate to see options.
You can also use Generate Background in the Photoshop (beta) app to place your subject in a new setting. Select Generate Background in the Contextual Task Bar and type in a description (or leave it blank) and click Generate to see options for new backgrounds that match the lighting, shadows, and perspective of the subject. -
Extend an image.
Use Generative Expand to enlarge your image and add new content. Select the Crop tool from the toolbar and click and drag the corner or edge handles to resize your image, and then click Generate in the Contextual Task Bar to fill the blank space with new content that blends in with the existing image. Or enter a prompt before clicking Generate to tailor your results. -
Download and share.
Once you’re happy with your image, go to File > Export > Export As and choose a file type and image size. You can also add optional information such as metadata. Once you’ve set your preferences, click Export, select where you’d like to save your image, and click Save. Your image is now ready to share on social and beyond. Need to reformat your image to fit different needs? Use Generative Expand to quickly adjust the size and fill in complementary content where you need it.
More AI-powered Photoshop tools.
There are many more tools in Photoshop that make work faster and easier with the power of AI. Here are a few:
- Remove Tool: Replace unwanted areas in your image with similar content by simply brushing over what you want to remove.
- Curvature Pen Tool: Draw straight lines and smooth curves intuitively, and then easily modify them.
- Match Font: Find matches for fonts you love in your images or photos.
- Preserve Details 2.0: Resize images without introducing distortions to important details and textures.
- Sky Replacement: Change the sky in your image in a few clicks and Photoshop will automatically mask and blend the replacement.
- Object Selection tool and Refine Edge: Create precise selections and masks with ease.
- Neural Filters: Reduce larger workflows to just a few clicks with a library of filters powered by machine learning.
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