ADOBE ADDS AI-FOCUSED INTERFACE TO PHOTOSHOP

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THU, AUG 27, 2026

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Adobe is launching a beta update to Photoshop that consolidates its AI tools into a dedicated interface. The new 'AI Assisted Editor' view brings prompt-based editing, background removal, image extension, and other generative features into a single toolbar.

The optional interface groups Photoshop's expanding AI capabilities in one place, streamlining access for users working with generative features. Adobe is also introducing new refinement options, including a markup feature that lets users draw directly on images to specify desired edits to the AI assistant. The update reflects Adobe's broader strategy of embedding AI throughout its Creative Cloud suite. Photoshop users can toggle between the traditional interface and the AI-focused view based on their workflow needs. The AI Assisted Editor enters beta testing now, with wider rollout expected as Adobe continues iterating on the feature set. The move comes as generative AI tools become increasingly central to creative software platforms.

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