Adobe is keeping the momentum going with a series of AI releases, the latest being the incorporation of Generative Fill functions and Generative Expand functions (inpainting and outpainting) into Photoshop for the Web. This exciting development opens up these advanced AI features to Chromebooks, providing users with powerful creative tools on the go. Notably, Adobe mentions compatibility with the new Chromebook Plus devices introduced in early October, leaving users eager to explore whether these functions will extend to older devices.
The availability of these AI capabilities on Chromebooks marks a significant step towards making cutting-edge design tools accessible across various platforms. Adobe’s commitment to enhancing user experiences is evident, with Firefly now offered as a standalone tool and its integration into Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Express earlier in the year.
As Adobe continues its AI-driven innovations, the upcoming integration of Generative Fill and Text to Template features into Adobe Express promises to further elevate the capabilities of this creative tool. The addition of Translate and Drawing and Painting features will undoubtedly expand the horizons of creative expression, making Adobe Express a comprehensive and intuitive platform for users harnessing the power of AI in their artistic endeavors. Stay tuned for the next wave of AI enhancements as Adobe continues to redefine possibilities in the realm of digital creativity.
Meet Firefly Image 2
The AI improvements include Firefly Image 2, which “generates higher-quality images and illustrations, enhances human rendering quality with improvements to skin, hair, eyes, hands, and body structure, offers better colors and improved dynamic range, and provides users greater ability to control output – ultimately helping produce creative visions faster.” It, too, is trained on Adobe’s own stock images to avoid copyright concerns.
The new Generative Match feature is a stylistic AI tool. When generating new AI content, users generally have a choice of styles. But previously, the AI generating the content wouldn’t understand the “big picture,” or literally how the new AI content would fit into the larger image. With Generative Match, Adobe is promising that this problem has been solved. Users can either upload their own photo to serve as a model (and must attest that it is original work) or choose from a list of selected images.
