Adobe is bringing a new AI-powered assistant to Photoshop that aims to simplify image editing tasks and make the app easier to use, especially for beginners. The assistant, currently rolling out in beta for Photoshop on the web and mobile apps, lets users interact with the image editing software using natural language prompts instead of navigating complex menus and tools.
First announced in October last year, the AI assistant acts like a conversational helper directly embedded within Photoshop. Users can type or speak instructions describing the changes they want to make, and the assistant can carry out edits automatically. For example, it can modify backgrounds, adjust lighting, correct colors, or remove unwanted objects from an image based on simple text commands.
Beyond edits, the assistant can also guide users through the editing process. It can recommend tools, explain how to perform certain actions, and provide step-by-step instructions for more advanced workflows. Adobe says the assistant is aimed at making Photoshop more accessible while also helping experienced users complete common tasks more quickly.
Adobe is steadily adding more AI tools to its creative apps
The feature is part of Adobe’s broader push to integrate generative AI across its creative suite. Over the last few months, the company has introduced several new AI-powered features across its products, including conversational PDF editing and podcast and presentation creation in Acrobat, as well as AI Object Mask selection in Premiere.
By combining conversational AI with generative editing tools, Adobe is trying to turn Photoshop into a more interactive creative workspace where users can describe the results they want and let the software handle much of the technical work behind the scenes.