Generative AI: Adobe Unleashes New Text-to-Image Capabilities!

On October 10, Adobe, a global leader in multimedia software, officially launched the generative AI feature Firefly across its products, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe Express. Firefly enables users to create various types of images—3D, flat designs, sketches—simply through text input, similar to Midjourney. With over 20 million legitimate users worldwide, Adobe's launch of Firefly is set to significantly advance the development of generative AI, empowering individuals without specialized design skills to create images freely.

Firefly stands out in commercial applications; users can utilize AI-generated images and design templates for commercial purposes. According to Adobe's Chief Technology Officer, the model was trained using millions of licensed images, alleviating users' concerns about copyright issues. Currently, Firefly supports prompts in over 100 languages, and its web application offers more than 20 languages, with plans for future expansion.

In a hands-on experience with Firefly on the online version of Photoshop, users noted its strengths: simple operation, ease of use, and high generation efficiency, creating various images from text. However, generating images may require multiple adjustments for optimal integration, and Adobe is committed to continuous improvement of this feature.

Here’s a brief guide on how to use Firefly in Photoshop:

1. Open the latest web version of Photoshop and load a starry background image.

2. Use the selection tool to highlight an area in the sky and click on "Generate Fill."

3. From the dropdown menu, choose from astronaut, moon, or spaceship options. We select the moon and click "Generate."

4. A moon will be generated and visible in your image. You can select from different styles below.

5. If the generated moon doesn't meet your expectations, you can adjust its shape, color, layer mode, opacity, and other attributes for a more satisfactory outcome.

Firefly in Illustrator offers coloring functionality, while Adobe Express provides image generation and styling entirely through text prompts. In summary, Firefly is a valuable tool for both professional designers and novices, greatly enhancing image creation and editing capabilities.