Adobe has released new AI assistants for its Creative Cloud products, Express and Photoshop, designed to assist users with image creation and editing. While many companies integrate AI assistants into a sidebar to utilize on-screen context, Adobe has developed a new mode for Express. This mode allows users to employ text prompts for generating new images and designs. Users can activate the assistant mode to utilize AI prompts and then switch back to the standard interface to access the editing tools and controls available in the current version of Express.
Meanwhile, the new Photoshop assistant, which is currently in closed beta testing, is located in the sidebar. Adobe states this assistant can comprehend different layers and help users automatically select objects and create masks. The company also mentioned that users can instruct the assistant to perform repetitive tasks like removing backgrounds or altering colors.
Alexandru Costin, Adobe’s Vice President of Generative AI, explained that the company created a distinct mode for the AI assistant in Express to cater to students and professionals using the app. The goal is to determine if users can accomplish their objectives without needing to switch back to the traditional interface. He stated that this approach of switching between two modes provides the best of both worlds, making the technology both accessible and controllable.
Adobe is also experimenting with a new type of assistant called Project Moonlight. This assistant is designed to coordinate with different assistants from other Adobe tools and connect to a creator’s social channels to better understand their style. The company noted that this product is in the early stages of development and is currently in a private beta.
Additionally, the company is exploring a method to connect Adobe Express with ChatGPT using OpenAI’s app integrations API. This integration would enable users to create designs directly within the ChatGPT interface.
Adobe also announced a new set of AI features for its Creative Cloud applications. Photoshop users can now select third-party models, such as Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash and Black Forest Labs’ FLUX.1 Kontext, for the generative fill feature. This feature is used for tasks like removing objects or extending images. The company is also introducing an AI-powered object mask in its video editing application, Premiere Pro, which allows users to easily identify and select objects or people to apply effects or adjust colors.