NEWS  Software  April 23, 2024  Reading time: 2 Minute(s)

Max (RS editor)

Adobe has been at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its suite of creative software tools, and the latest updates to Photoshop are a testament to this commitment. Today, Adobe announced a new version of Photoshop that introduces advanced AI capabilities and incorporates the latest Firefly Image 3 Foundation Model for generating AI-based content from text prompts.

Improved AI-Powered Image Generation

Firefly Image 3, the new model integrated into Photoshop, brings a significant leap in quality compared to its predecessor. According to Adobe's press release, this model provides a better understanding of text prompts and can create more detailed and varied images, allowing creators to bring their ideas to life with greater ease and flexibility.

In addition to Firefly Image 3, the new version of Photoshop features enhanced AI-based editing tools, offering users more sophisticated options to generate and manipulate images. Here are the key enhancements that come with this update:

• Reference Image: Creatives can use selected images as generative inspiration, allowing them to achieve their envisioned outputs with greater accuracy.
• Text to Image with Generate Image: This feature enables full text-to-image capabilities directly within Photoshop, dramatically shortening the time it takes to go from a blank page to a completed creation.
• Generate Background: Users can now replace and create backgrounds effortlessly, with generated content that seamlessly integrates with existing images.
• Generate Similar: This function allows for exploration of creative variations with more precise control, enabling users to iterate and refine their ideas.
• Enhance Detail: This feature improves image sharpness and clarity, delivering more polished results.

Early Access Through Beta

Adobe's new version of Photoshop is available on desktop today with a beta label, giving users a chance to explore these advanced AI-driven features. Alongside the new Photoshop, Firefly Image 3 is also accessible in beta, with different tiers of Generative Credits available for free and paid plans on Adobe's official website.

Expansion Beyond Photoshop

The AI innovations don't stop with Photoshop. Adobe also announced updates to its Adobe Express mobile apps, incorporating Firefly AI image creation and a host of editing tools such as Text Effects and Generative Fill. These improvements underscore Adobe's vision of empowering creators with the latest technology, ensuring that anyone can unleash their creativity, whether on a desktop or a mobile device.

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