Adobe is expanding Photoshop’s suite of AI-powered image editing tools with new enhancements powered by its Firefly models. The company announced the rollout of features including image upscaling, object blending, and an improved object removal tool.
One of the highlights, Generative Upscale, can enhance images up to 8 megapixels—ideal for restoring old photos, preparing high-quality prints, or adapting visuals for different platforms.
Adobe Debuts Harmonize for Seamless Object Integration
Previously previewed in 2024 as Project Perfect Blend, Adobe has now introduced this feature as Harmonize. It allows users to insert an object into a scene, remove its background, and have Photoshop automatically adjust its color, lighting, shadows, and tones to match the surrounding environment using Firefly’s AI capabilities.
Additionally, Adobe has refined its object removal tool. Earlier versions using generative fill sometimes created unwanted artifacts by analyzing the entire scene. The updated algorithm now focuses specifically on removing the object and seamlessly filling in the background for cleaner, more accurate edits.
Improved Object Removal Delivers Cleaner, More Accurate Results
In a demonstration viewed by TechCrunch, Adobe’s Director of Product Management for Photoshop, Joel Baer, attempted to remove a small bowl of pico de gallo using an earlier version of the object removal tool. Instead of cleanly erasing the item, the tool left behind a green smudge. The updated version, however, successfully removed the object and filled in the area with a seamless background.
Adobe is also introducing a few additional enhancements to Photoshop, such as improved asset management tools for organizing and sharing files. Users can now also select which version of the Firefly model they want to use when working with AI-powered features.
“We’ve spoken with photographers, designers, and content creators to understand the bottlenecks and pain points in their workflows,” said Shambhavi Kadam, Senior Director of Product Management for Photoshop, during a briefing. “These new capabilities are designed to streamline their processes, reduce friction, and handle some of the more time-consuming tasks.”
The Generative Upscale, Harmonize, and upgraded object removal tools are currently available in beta for both desktop and web versions of Photoshop. The Harmonize feature is also accessible through early access on the new Photoshop iOS app.
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