AI-driven actions are coming to Photoshop, offering tailored suggestions based on what's actually in your images. If you rely heavily on Photoshop for edits, this new feature could simplify how you approach photo adjustments.
Coming to you from Anthony Morganti, this practical video breaks down a new Photoshop beta feature that uses AI to suggest image edits based on the content of your photo. Unlike traditional Photoshop actions, which simply execute predefined edits, this version analyzes your photo and recommends tailored adjustments—like increasing clarity, converting to black and white, or even generating a new background through text prompts. Morganti illustrates how hovering over these AI-generated suggestions can preview the results instantly, allowing you to gauge the effect before applying it. He also highlights that similar features already exist in Photoshop under "quick actions," though without AI-driven recommendations. Morganti walks through accessing these quick actions via Photoshop's help menu, showing how the new beta version significantly streamlines this previously hidden functionality.
The significance of this update for your workflow is clear. Photoshop's AI-based actions aren't just about automation; they're about intelligently tailoring edits to your specific images. Morganti demonstrates this by running actions such as vibrance boosting, sepia toning, and background generation, each producing non-destructive edits layered atop your original image. This allows for easy reversal or modification—something Morganti stresses as essential for maintaining creative control. Particularly useful is the ability to cycle through multiple sets of suggestions, up to fifteen, ensuring you're never short on creative options. For users who rely heavily on actions or frequently perform repetitive tasks, this intelligent guidance could substantially speed up your editing process.
Further exploring this new panel, Morganti provides a quick tip on accessing and viewing traditional Photoshop actions within this interface. By toggling between classic and new views, you can seamlessly integrate previously installed third-party actions with Photoshop’s AI suggestions. Morganti also advises using a "stamp layer" to apply multiple actions cleanly, a subtle but crucial tip that keeps your project organized and manageable. He notes that although these AI-based features are currently only in Photoshop's beta, their practicality and ease-of-use make a compelling case for them becoming standard in upcoming updates.
Photoshop’s AI actions have a clear potential to simplify your editing while ensuring edits feel more intentional and less generic. Morganti points out the strength of these new tools is not just in automation but their nuanced application to individual images. Moreover, the integration of generative AI, such as custom background creation based on prompts, signals how Photoshop is adapting to emerging creative trends. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Morganti.
