Adobe has launched a new, potentially controversial feature: text-to-image generation for Photoshop, powered by Firefly, which was initially previewed in April. Similar to tools like DALL-E and MidJourney, this feature allows users to create images from scratch by typing a description into Photoshop’s updated generative AI tool.
I tested it with the text “Dramatic low angle view of a steamship from the 1800s in a storm with large waves and lightning” in various styles (anime, watercolor, sketch, realistic) and received decent results. As with other AI-generated art, there are caveats, especially regarding unusual details upon close inspection. However, the results were usable, and being able to edit directly in Photoshop to correct any errors is a significant advantage.
Previously, Photoshop’s Generative Fill feature allowed users only to add, extend, or remove specific parts of an image. Now, users can create images from scratch and tweak them later. “This really speeds up time to creation,” Adobe’s Erin Boyce told Engadget in April. “The idea of getting something from your mind to the canvas has never been easier.”
The feature is powered by the Firefly Image 3 model, which has sparked backlash from artists against Adobe. Creators were upset by Adobe’s recent terms of service, interpreting them to mean that Adobe could use their work to train the company’s generative AI models.
In its latest statement, Adobe emphasized its “commitment to creator-friendly AI,” ensuring it will “never train on customer content.” Adobe promised to adhere to its AI ethics principles of accountability, responsibility, and transparency.
Additionally, Adobe introduced an “Enhance Detail” feature in Photoshop’s Generative Fill. For Illustrator, new features include Generative Shape Fill for adding detailed vectors in a designer’s unique style, Enhanced Text to Pattern for creating customized vector patterns, and Style Reference. Adobe also added a Mockup tool for creating high-quality visual prototypes of art on objects like product packaging, enhanced selection capabilities, and more.
Source: Engadget
