Adobe is the company behind Photoshop, one of the most famous photo editing programs in the world. Adobe Firefly is its family of AI tools for creating and editing images, video, and designs.
What makes Firefly different?
Adobe says its own Firefly models were trained on content it has the rights to use, such as its stock photo library and public-domain images, instead of random images from the internet. That’s why Adobe markets Firefly as designed to be safe for commercial use, an important point for businesses worried about copyright.
What can Adobe Firefly do?
- Text to image: describe a picture and Firefly creates it.
- Generative Fill: select part of a photo and describe what should be there. Add a hat, change the sky, or remove a person.
- Generative Expand: make a photo bigger by letting AI paint in the missing edges.
- Text effects: create words that look like they’re made of flowers, chrome, or candy.
- Video tools: create short video clips and extend existing ones.
Where can you use it?
Firefly works on its own website and app, and it’s built into Adobe programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe Express (Adobe’s simpler, Canva-like design app).
Is it free?
You can try Firefly for free with a limited number of monthly “generative credits”. Paid Adobe plans include more credits. Check Adobe’s website for current details.
How to get started
- Go to firefly.adobe.com.
- Sign in with a free Adobe account.
- Choose a tool, like “Text to Image”.
- Type a description and pick the style you like.
Easy things to try
- Upload a vacation photo and use Generative Fill to remove a stranger in the background.
- Expand a portrait photo into a wide banner for social media.
- Create a custom greeting card image.
The bottom line
Adobe Firefly is a strong choice if you want AI images for business, or if you already use Photoshop. For casual, fun images, a free tool like Canva or ChatGPT may be easier.
Frequently asked questions
Is Adobe Firefly free?
You can try Firefly for free with a limited number of monthly generative credits. Paid Adobe plans include more credits.
What is Generative Fill?
Generative Fill lets you select part of a photo and describe what should appear there. Firefly adds, removes, or replaces that area to match the rest of the image.
Why is Firefly called commercially safe?
Adobe says its own Firefly models were trained on content it has rights to use, such as Adobe Stock and public-domain images, rather than random images from the internet.