I tried Photoshop’s new AI Assistant. The new Photoshop chatbot feels like an overly enthusiastic intern, but it’s not all bad
Summary
Adobe's new AI Assistant for Photoshop Web, still in beta, aims to automate tedious editing tasks. While it can suggest edits and perform generative AI functions like adding elements to photos, its performance is inconsistent, with notable errors in tasks like hair removal and eye enhancement. The web-based interface is also slower than the desktop version, leading to the impression that manual editing might be faster. However, the AI Assistant shows promise as a learning tool, guiding users through edits, and could potentially replace the Actions panel for batch processing.
Key points
- Photoshop's AI Assistant is in beta and currently only available on Photoshop Web.
- The AI Assistant can suggest edits, perform generative AI tasks, and guide users through manual processes.
- Current limitations include accuracy issues, slower performance compared to desktop Photoshop, and difficulty with high-resolution files.