Adobe has announced the introduction of new tools and generative AI features to enhance its Illustrator and Photoshop design software, aimed at accelerating creative workflows. Adobe has released a public beta of their updated Firefly Vector AI model, which powers these updates-most significantly in Illustrator.
The Firefly Vector model introduces several innovative features to Illustrator, such as Generative Shape Fill, allowing users to create detailed vectors within shapes using descriptive text prompts. Additionally, the model enhances the Text to Pattern beta feature, enabling the creation of scalable, customized vector patterns suitable for uses like wallpaper design. Another new feature, Style Reference, helps generate outputs that replicate existing design styles.
Beyond generative AI, Illustrator has added a Dimension tool that automatically provides sizing information for projects and a Mockup feature for visualizing designs on 3D products. The update also includes a Retype tool, which converts static text in images into editable text. Further details about these updates can be found on Adobe’s blog.
Photoshop is also receiving enhancements. The Generate Image feature, powered by Adobe’s latest Firefly Image 3 Model, is now generally available on both the desktop and web versions of Photoshop. Additionally, the Enhance Detail feature within Generative Fill has been upgraded to offer greater sharpness and detail in large images. The Selection Brush tool, which simplifies the process of selecting and isolating specific objects on the canvas by painting over them, is now generally available.
These updates are part of a series of generative AI releases from Adobe, following the introduction of its first Firefly model last year. Adobe emphasizes that its Firefly models are ethically trained using licensed content from its stock platform, addressing concerns that customer projects would not be used as training data for AI. Despite this, some creative professionals have expressed concern that such AI-driven features could potentially reduce job opportunities by automating aspects of design work.
Deepa Subramaniam, Vice President of Product Marketing for Adobe Creative Cloud, stated that the company’s goal is to “empower all creative professionals to realize their creative visions.” She highlighted that major technological advancements offer opportunities for new products and innovations, and Adobe is committed to using generative AI to enhance human creativity and expression, rather than replace it.
