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

Adobe has officially launched Photoshop for the web, making it accessible to all users with paid plans. After nearly two years in beta, this powerful online version now includes Firefly-powered AI features like generative fill and generative expand.

The web interface has been designed with beginners in mind, as it displays the full names of tools instead of descriptions in tooltips. Users can easily navigate the toolbar, which is organized around common workflows such as image reproduction and object selection.

Adobe emphasizes seamless collaboration, allowing users to share links to their files with others, even if the recipient does not have a subscription. This feature enhances teamwork and makes it easier to work on projects remotely.

In May, Adobe unveiled enhanced Firefly features, including generative expand, which enlarges images and fills the canvas based on user prompts. Generative fill also allows for adding or removing elements from an image while preserving its overall context. These innovative tools, which were previously limited to the beta version, are now fully integrated into the web platform, providing a space for Adobe to roll out faster updates and test new features.

The web version retains most of the desktop tools, including a contextual taskbar that recommends next steps and appropriate tools based on your workflow. However, a few advanced features are still missing, such as the patch tool, pen tool, smart object support, and polygonal lasso. Adobe has indicated that it is actively working to incorporate these tools into Photoshop for the web.

At this time, Adobe has confirmed to The Verge that there are no plans to introduce a free or freemium version of Photoshop for the web.