1. Generative Fill: From Little to a Lot

Ever wished you could add something new to your photo, or remove something unwanted, in seconds?

That’s where Generative Fill comes in. Simply highlight an area, type what you want, and Photoshop will create realistic results that blend perfectly with your original image.

Use it to:

• Add missing details to a landscape
• Remove unwanted objects (like photobombers or wires)
• Replace one object with another, say, turning a car into a bicycle

And if you like what you see but want more options, try the Generate Similar feature to instantly create multiple variations of your favourite edit.

Pro Tip: Upload a Reference Image in the Photoshop (beta) app to guide your results, ideal for those hard-to-describe textures, colours, or styles.

2. Generative Expand: Go Beyond the Borders

Want to extend your image without cropping or starting over?

With Generative Expand, you can simply drag the crop tool beyond your image’s edges, click Generate, and Photoshop will fill in the space with realistic new content that matches the lighting, texture, and background of your photo.

It’s perfect for adjusting image sizes for social media, banners, or print, and it now runs on the latest Adobe Firefly Image Model for even better results.

3. Generate Background: Swap Scenes in a Click

New background? No problem.

With Generate Background, you can instantly change the scene behind your subject. Want to move from a city street to a beach at sunset? Just type it in, and Photoshop will match the lighting and shadows to make it look seamless.

It’s a game-changer for content creators, photographers, and marketers who need quick, high-quality background changes without spending hours masking and layering.

4. Distraction Removal: Declutter in One Click

Got unwanted people or objects in your photo?

The new Distraction Removal tool within Photoshop’s Remove function automatically detects and deletes distractions like cables, signs, or random bystanders, keeping your focus exactly where it should be.

Just select Remove Tool → Find Distractions → People/Wires and Cables, and Photoshop will clean it up for you.

5. Text to Image: Type Your Imagination into Reality

If you can describe it, Photoshop can now make it.

With Text to Image, you can generate entirely new visuals from a simple prompt, like “a panda surfing on a neon wave” or “a minimalist living room with natural light.”

You can also use a Reference Image to guide the style, ensuring that your AI-generated art matches your brand, project, or creative vision.

6. Generative Workspace: Create More, Faster

When inspiration strikes, you don’t want to wait.

Photoshop’s Generative Workspace (in the beta app) lets you create multiple image variations at once, and even start a new set while others are still generating.

It’s ideal for design teams or creators who want to experiment with more ideas in less time.

7. How to Use AI in Photoshop (Step-by-Step)

1. Open or download Photoshop: Make sure your app is updated to the latest version. If you’re new, you can try the full version free for seven days via Adobe Creative Cloud.
2. Import an image: Go to File > Open or start a new workspace, then use Import image to upload your photo.
3. Add or remove content: Use Text to Image or Generative Fill to quickly add, replace, or remove parts of your photo. Use the Reference Image option to refine the style.
4. Create a new background: Select your subject, invert the selection, and type in what kind of background you want. Click Generate to see options.
5. Extend your canvas: Use Generative Expand to stretch your image, perfect for social formats like Instagram Reels covers or YouTube thumbnails.
6. Save and share: Go to File > Export > Export As and choose your preferred format and size. Ready to post? You can even use Generative Expand to make multiple versions for different platforms.

8. More AI Tools You’ll Love in Photoshop

• Remove Tool: Brush over unwanted elements to make them disappear.
• Sky Replacement: Instantly replace dull skies with something dramatic or dreamy.
• Neural Filters: Smooth skin, change lighting, or adjust facial expressions, all powered by AI.
• Match Font: Identify fonts from any photo in seconds.
• Preserve Details 2.0: Upscale images without losing quality.

Conclusion:

AI in Photoshop isn’t here to replace your creativity, it’s here to supercharge it. Whether you’re cleaning up an image, extending a background, or designing something from scratch, Adobe’s new generative tools make it faster, easier, and more fun to bring your ideas to life.

Want to see it in action? Watch the tutorial: Photoshop AI for Beginners: 5 Game-Changing Features You Need to Try!