SUMMARY
Photoshop 2026 now features an automatic reflection removal tool, a first for the application, that utilizes AI to clean up images shot through reflective surfaces. Unlike previous versions in Lightroom, this tool generates separate layers, allowing for precise masking and control over the effect. While effective on portraits, the AI can misidentify elements as reflections, requiring manual correction with layer masks. The tool can be combined with Photoshop's generative fill to restore details in areas where reflections were removed, creating professional results.
TAKEAWAYS
Photoshop 2026 introduces an AI-driven automatic reflection removal feature.
The tool operates on separate layers for precise user control.
It can be combined with generative fill for advanced image restoration.
The AI may misidentify elements, necessitating manual adjustments.