SUMMARY
Adobe has added credit cost transparency to Photoshop, enabling users to preview the estimated credit cost before using generative AI features. The cost varies significantly depending on the AI model used, with Adobe's Firefly Image 5 costing approximately 10 credits for generative fill, while partner models like Imagen 3 can cost up to 40 credits for the same task. Users must enable tooltips in Photoshop's notification settings to see this information. Adobe's credits do not roll over monthly, so users are advised to experiment or complete tasks before their monthly reset date. Some AI features, such as AI Denoise and the object rotate tool within Free Transform, do not consume credits, contrary to what might be expected.
TAKEAWAYS
Photoshop now displays estimated AI credit costs before image generation.
Credit costs vary by AI model, with Adobe's Firefly at 10 and partner models up to 40 credits for generative fill.
Tooltips must be enabled in settings to view credit cost information.
Some AI features, like AI Denoise, do not consume credits.