Adobe has introduced new AI features to several of its Creative Cloud apps, including Photoshop, that could make photo and video editing easier than ever. Learn what will change in Photoshop, Premiere, and Firefly.

Adobe Max 2026

Adobe Photoshop AI Features: With the advent of AI, the way photo and video editing is rapidly changing. No longer will it take hours of effort to correct the lighting in a photo, remove unwanted elements from a video, or create new visuals. Adobe announced several major changes in this direction at its annual creative conference, Adobe Max 2026. The company is adding new AI-based features to its Creative Cloud apps.

This will be reflected in popular apps like Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom, Illustrator, and InDesign. Notably, Adobe is also preparing to integrate its creative tools with third-party AI assistants like ChatGPT in the future. Private beta testing for this could begin as early as 2027.

New AI features will be available in Photoshop.

Adobe Photoshop will include new AI features like Relight and Generative Restyle. These will make it easier to change the lighting in photos, create new visual styles, and compare photos before and after editing. Tools like Mockups, Camera Angles, Generative Recompose, and Timelapse will also be available. The Remove Ambient Effect Only feature will help remove haze, shadows, lens flare, and reflections from photos.

AI is also used in Premiere and Lightroom.

Adobe Premiere will get new audio tools like Enhance Audio, Separate Crosstalk and Separate Sound Source. The Generative Remove feature will help in removing microphones, logos and unwanted background elements from the video. Through the Generative Media Tool, users will also be able to create new scenes, background music, and sound effects for the video. Glow and Blemish Removal features are being added to Lightroom. The Open Eyes feature will be available in beta for now. Illustrator and InDesign will also get new design, gradient, co-editing, and layout tools.

Adobe to join AI assistants like ChatGPT in 2027

The most important part of Adobe's announcement is support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This will allow Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and After Effects to connect with other AI assistants and agents. According to the company, private beta testing will begin in early 2027. This technology will allow AI agents to work directly with project files on the computer. Importantly, photo layers, vectors, video bins, and sequences will remain editable.

Major changes also happened in Firefly.

Adobe Firefly now includes new tools for video editing, joining clips, creating captions, and transitions. Firefly Design allows for image editing, animation, and 3D work all on a single canvas. The company is also introducing Firefly Builder, which will help create initial website and app designs using text commands.