Adobe has announced new advancements in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, designed to streamline creative workflows and give users more control. These updates aim to help designers and illustrators bring their visions to life more efficiently.
Illustrator now includes features like Generative Shape Fill, the Dimension Tool, Mockup, Text to Pattern, and the Contextual Taskbar. These tools are intended to speed up productivity, allowing users to focus on the more enjoyable aspects of their work. For example, the Generative Shape Fill lets designers add intricate vector details to shapes by entering text prompts, thanks to the Firefly Vector Model.
In Photoshop, new tools like the Selection Brush Tool and Adjustment Brush Tool simplify complex edits and enable unique designs. The Generate Image feature, powered by Adobe Firefly Image 3 Model, helps creators quickly ideate and produce custom outputs with varied color and style.
These updates are set to benefit a wide range of professionals. Graphic designers, fashion designers, interior designers, and illustrators will find their workflows significantly faster and more enjoyable. From creating varied advertising graphics to digital illustrations, these tools assist across all design disciplines.
Key updates in Illustrator include:
- Generative Shape Fill: Quickly add detailed vectors to shapes with text prompts.
- Text to Pattern: Create and scale vector patterns using simple text prompts.
- Style Reference: Edit and scale vector creations in your unique style.
- Mockup: Easily create visual prototypes on real-life objects.
- Dimension Tool: Plot precise sizing for packaging design and more.
- Retype: Convert static text to editable text and identify fonts.
- Enhanced Selection: Select objects more precisely with the Enclosed Rectangular Marquee Selection.
- Enhanced Pan and Zoom: Faster navigation through complex documents.
- Contextual Taskbar: Speeds up workflows by presenting relevant next steps.
In Photoshop, the new tools include:
- Selection Brush Tool: Intuitive selecting, compositing, and filter application.
- Adjustment Brush Tool: Apply non-destructive adjustments to specific image portions.
- Generate Image: Jumpstart ideation and creation with enhanced control.
- Enhanced Type Tool: Faster creation of bulleted and numbered lists.
- Contextual Taskbar Improvements: Popular settings for shapes and object rotation.
Adobe’s commitment to creator-friendly AI remains strong, with a focus on accountability, responsibility, and transparency. They respect creators’ rights by not training on customer content and ensuring AI technology supports the creative community. Firefly models are designed for safe commercial use and integrate seamlessly into existing workflows, including Photoshop, Adobe Express, Illustrator, Substance 3D, and InDesign.
The latest Firefly Vector Model (beta) is now available in Illustrator, powering features like Generative Shape Fill (beta), Text to Pattern (beta), and Style Reference. Other innovations, such as the Mockup (beta) and Dimension Tool, are also available today. Photoshop’s new tools are available on both the desktop and web app versions.
