Adobe announced its latest Photoshop update at the MAX London conference. This latest beta version has a number of new AI features that build upon ‘s previous Generative Fill Tool to take it to new heights.

These new enhancements are powered by Adobe Firefly image 3 foundation model. These include Reference Image and Generate Image.

Ashley Still, Senior Vice President, Creative Product Group, Adobe, said: “This massive update to Photoshop will take creativity to new levels, whether you’re a Photoshop pro or a Photoshop newbie.”

He adds, “Through the new Firefly features in Photoshop we bring ideation and creativity closer together. We also make editing images more powerful and accessible so that everyone can realize their own creative vision.”

New AI Features

  • Reference image is a tool that helps creatives create the outcomes they envision, by using images selected by users as inspiration.
  • Text-to-Image with Generate Image reduces the distance from the blank page to amazing content by allowing you to convert text into images directly in Photoshop.
  • Create Background creates backgrounds and replaces existing backgrounds. This makes it easier to create content that blends seamlessly into existing images.
  • Generate Similarlet’s creators explore creation ideas with greater precision and control by iterating with variations that they select.
  • Enhance Details enhances sharpness and clarity of images.

New Photoshop Tools

  • Adjustment brush allows users to apply non-destructive adjustment to specific parts of images.
  • Improved font browserdelivers instant access to Adobe’s 25,000 fonts on the cloud without leaving Photoshop, so users can find the right type for any project.
  • Presets for Adjustmentallows creators to easily change the appearance of an image with filters which apply effects with a single-click. They can also create and save custom presets.

The reference image is certainly an interesting tool. The examples provided seem to allow for a greater level of control over the look and feel. Unpredictability is a problem with AI generative fill. It can do exactly what you ask, but it’s also completely random.

These new tools are available now, so you won’t need to wait too long to get them. You can now download the desktop beta version of Photoshop online. The general release is due later this year.