Adobe Unveils Web Version of Photoshop with Firefly-Powered AI Tools

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Adobe, the pioneer in digital media solutions, has officially launched the long-awaited web version of its flagship product, Photoshop. The launch marks a significant milestone for the company, as it brings the power of Photoshop, enriched with the capabilities of Firefly-powered AI tools, to the fingertips of its users, regardless of their device or location.

A new era in image editing: Adobe brings Photoshop to the web with advanced AI-powered features.

Photoshop for the Web: An Overview

Available to all users with paid plans, the web version of Photoshop has been in beta testing for nearly two years. The web-based platform now offers Firefly-powered AI tools such as generative fill and expand.

Adobe has designed the web-based toolbar toolbar to be workflow-based, catering to tasks such as image reproduction or object selection. An added advantage for beginners is the display of full names of tools instead of tooltips.

Collaboration and Sharing Made Easy

The web version of Photoshop facilitates seamless collaboration. Users can share links to files with others, enabling them to access them even without a Photoshop subscription. This feature is expected to boost teamwork and simplify sharing workflows, making Photoshop more accessible to a broader audience.

Introducing Firefly-Powered Features

Adobe introduced Firefly-powered features in May, Firefly-powered features, including generative expand and fill. The former allows users to develop an image and fill it with content based on a prompt, while the latter can add or remove objects while preserving the context of an image.

Before, only the beta version of Adobe Photoshop had these innovative features. Now that the web version has officially launched, Adobe users can use these tools. This could lead to faster updates and testing of new features. However, it is not free, with monthly plans starting at US$20.99.

Web Version Vs. Desktop Version: A Comparison

Adobe claims that the web version of Photoshop boasts most of the tools available in its desktop counterpart. This includes the contextual taskbar, which recommends subsequent steps and tools based on the user's workflow. However, some essential tools, namely the patch tool, pen tool, brilliant object support, and polygonal lasso, still need to be added to the web version.

Adobe has reassured users that it is actively working on incorporating these missing tools into Photoshop for the web, striving to provide a comprehensive and user-friendly experience.

No Free or Freemium Version in the Pipeline

When asked about the possibility of a free or freemium version of Photoshop on the web, Adobe clarified that it currently has no plans to offer such options. The company remains focused on delivering a high-quality, premium experience to its existing paid users.

With the launch of the web version of Photoshop, Adobe continues to revolutionize the world of digital image editing, delivering cutting-edge AI-powered tools and a user-friendly platform to its users. As we look towards the future, imagining what further innovations this digital media giant will bring is exciting.