Photoshop just got a wave of updates that could speed up your workflow and make certain edits far easier. The updates also add new AI-powered options that can handle more complex adjustments automatically.
Coming to you from Unmesh Dinda with PiXimperfect, this substantial video shows six new features across both Photoshop’s main release and its beta version. The upgraded Remove Tool is now much more forgiving, meaning you don’t need a perfect selection for clean results. Even with rough edges, it can erase objects without leaving strange artifacts. You can also decide whether each removal creates a new layer or works directly on the same one. Another change lets you pick between different Firefly AI models when using Generative Fill or Generative Expand, so you can test which model gives the best output for your project. Small but useful, there’s also a new “Send to Apps” option that can send files directly to Lightroom, Slack, AirDrop, and other apps without exporting first.
The Harmonize feature in the beta is where things get interesting for composite work. It can match the lighting and color of a subject to the background automatically, even creating shadows or reflections to match the scene. This is especially useful when your subject and background come from completely different lighting conditions. In the example shown, Harmonize adjusted both tone and direction of light in seconds, something that previously took a mix of manual color grading and shadow creation. You can cycle through multiple generated variations and tweak the results further if needed. While the tool still has resolution limits and isn’t perfect every time, it can save a significant amount of time in building realistic composites.
Generative Upscale is another beta feature that uses AI to enlarge images while adding plausible detail. It can take a small, pixelated image and scale it up to four times its original size, producing results that are sharper and more detailed than standard upscaling. It’s not flawless, but for certain projects, it can make low-resolution images usable. The current beta doesn’t consume generative credits, though it’s unclear if that will change in the main release. There’s also a new Projects feature in beta that allows sharing PSDs and collaborating directly inside Photoshop, complete with permission controls for editing or commenting. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Dinda.
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