Adobe just made its Firefly audio suite generally available, letting creators generate commercially safe music, voiceovers, and sound effects directly in their workflow. The update also integrates Google's Gemini Omni Flash model and rolls out a free tier with daily generations for Firefly AI Assistant. Why it matters: Content creators can now bypass licensing nightmares and voice recording logistics inside a single platform.
Adobe just launched Firefly Custom Models in public beta, allowing creators and brands to train custom AI image generators on their own artwork to keep visual styles and character designs consistent across projects. Models are private by default, and Firefly automatically blocks uploads marked as opted out of AI training via Content Authenticity Initiative credentials.
Adobe just launched a public beta of AI Assistant in Photoshop across web and mobile, letting you edit photos simply by typing or speaking natural instructions. The update adds AI Markup to sketch precisely where edits happen, while Firefly Image Editor gains Generative Fill tools and access to over 25 third-party models.
Adobe just unlocked unlimited image and video generations for Firefly subscribers. The update includes Adobe's own commercially safe models alongside third-party heavyweights like Google Nano Banana Pro, GPT Image Generation, and Runway Gen-4 Image. Users can generate up to 2K resolution without counting credits, removing the pressure of trial and error before exporting to Photoshop or Premiere.
Adobe just rolled out a new video editor to all Firefly users, letting creators tweak elements, colors, and camera angles using text prompts instead of regenerating clips from scratch. The update also integrates third-party powerhouses like Black Forest Labs’ FLUX.2 and Topaz Astra for 4K upscaling, with unlimited generations available for select subscribers until January 15.
Adobe just integrated Runway Aleph and Moonvalley's Marey video models directly into Firefly Boards. Creators can now tap into these third-party video models right inside their Adobe workspace, and the company plans to keep expanding the roster based on community requests.
Luma AI just teamed up with Adobe to launch its new Ray3 generative video model inside Adobe Firefly. Ray3 delivers realistic 10-second clips, motion trajectory doodling, and claims to self-correct complex prompts. Paid Firefly subscribers get two weeks of unlimited generations.
Adobe just announced that its flagship video editor Premiere is coming to iOS for free later this month, with an Android version also in the works. The mobile app packs multi-track timelines, 4K HDR support, and built-in Firefly generative sound effects alongside AI speech enhancement. The core editing features are free, though extra cloud storage and generative AI credits will cost you.
Adobe just integrated Google’s new Gemini 2.5 Flash image model directly into Firefly and Adobe Express. Creators can now tap Google's visuals across Text to Image and Firefly Boards, with paid subscribers getting unlimited generations through September 1. It cements Adobe’s strategy of turning Firefly into a multi-model creative hub while promising not to train on user data.
Adobe just added Generative Upscale to Photoshop, letting users boost image resolution up to eight megapixels with a single click without losing clarity. The update also introduces Harmonize to automatically match lighting across composite elements, alongside an upgraded Remove Tool and a Firefly model picker.
Adobe just rolled out a new audio trick for Firefly that lets you generate sound effects by typing a prompt and recording yourself mimicking the sound to match timing and intensity. The update also brings keyframe cropping, style presets, and third-party access to Google's audio-capable Veo 3 video model.
Adobe just launched its Firefly generative AI app on iPhone and Android, bringing text-to-image, text-to-video, and Generative Fill to mobile devices. The app even lets users tap into third-party models like Google's Imagen and Veo, with all projects automatically syncing back to Creative Cloud desktop and web workflows.
Adobe just launched its next-gen Firefly Image Model 4 and 4 Ultra, bringing 2K resolution, sharper text generation, and style matching. It also opened its 1080p video model to everyone and revamped the Firefly web app—which now surprisingly lets users switch to models from OpenAI, Google, and Flux.
Adobe just released Premiere Pro 25.2, making Generative Extend generally available to stretch video clips by up to two seconds in 4K without reshooting. The feature is free for a limited time before moving to a credit system. The update also adds AI-powered text search for clips and automatic caption translation in 27 languages.
Adobe just added a Firefly-powered feature called Customize to Adobe Stock, letting users edit assets directly in the browser without jumping into Photoshop. You can expand images, apply styles, and harmonize looks across assets with full version history. It is available now for paid subscribers and runs on generative credits.
Adobe just launched a full-fledged Photoshop app for the iPhone, leaving behind the watered-down Photoshop Express experience. The free tier packs real layers, masks, and Firefly-powered Generative Fill, while advanced tools like the Magic Wand require a subscription. Why it matters: Mobile creators finally get genuine desktop-style editing on the go.
Adobe just launched its Firefly Video Model in beta, bringing text-to-video, image-to-video, and multilingual audio translation into the Firefly web app. The model delivers 1080p clips with keyframe and camera controls, with Adobe highlighting it was trained strictly on licensed content to guarantee commercial safety.
Adobe just rolled out Firefly Bulk Create in beta, letting users resize or swap backgrounds across up to 10,000 images at once. The web tool packages Firefly developer APIs into simple "Remove Background" and "Resize" features aimed at marketers. It relies on consumption-based credits, with PSD export coming later.
Adobe just rolled out generative edits and variations for Adobe Stock powered by Firefly, letting you remove backgrounds, expand aspect ratios, or use stock photos as composition references before buying. Contributors can't opt out, but they will get paid whenever an AI-generated variation of their work is downloaded.
Adobe is doubling down on generative editing rather than full automation to woo hesitant professionals. Instead of pitching text-to-image gimmicks, it is pushing tools like Photoshop's generative fill, which now sees 23 million daily uses for mundane fixes. Why it matters: Even as practical utilities win fans, deep anxieties over artist livelihoods and copyright remain unresolved.
