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Thanks to all who took part in our previous ‘Fixer Upper’ challenge. As always, there were many interpretations of the image and the brief.This week, we start out with a simple object. This Victorian pipe can be found in Adobe 3D assets. I made the wrap-around wood materials using Adobe Substance 3D Designer and then added them to the surface using Adobe Substance 3D Painter, before rendering in Blender 3D.So, now we have our starting image. What can you make with it?The “rules”:Use the starter image as at least part of your own image entry. Anything goes, as long as it meets the forum rules on decency, copyright, etc. Anyone, and everyone, is welcome to have a go, whether you are a complete beginner or a Photoshop expert. This is not just for our forum “regulars”. The challenge is not limited to Photoshop. Any Adobe software can be used.  There are no prizes apart from the chance to practice, show off your skills, or bring a bit of humour and fun. Don't be shy, join in and have a go!

Thanks to all who took part in our previous ‘Jewel in the Crown’ challenge. There were some great creations made from the starter object.This week, we have something different. Our starter image this week is a guest house building in the grounds of Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire, England. The abbey and grounds, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are well worth a visit. These guesthouses were built in the 12th century but fell into ruins in the 16th century when Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries.The challenge for this week is to use your image skills to restore these guesthouses and make them suitable for habitation again.The “rules”:Use the starter image as at least part of your own image entry. Anything goes, as long as it meets the forum rules on decency, copyright, etc. Anyone, and everyone, is welcome to have a go, whether you are a complete beginner or a Photoshop expert. This is not just for our forum “regulars”. The challenge is not limited to Photoshop. Any Adobe software

Ever open a photo and notice one thing that just doesn’t belong, a passerby, a wire, a random object stealing focus? The Remove tool in Photoshop makes those distractions disappear in just a few strokes, so your subject stays front and center.With the Remove tool, you simply brush over what you want gone, and Photoshop fills the space intelligently to match the surrounding area. No complex selections, no cloning gymnastics, just clean results that blend naturally into your image. Flexible AI, your wayThe Remove tool gives you control over how AI helps with your edit:Auto lets Photoshop decide the best method for the job Generative AI on uses AI to produce more context-aware results (with cloud or on-device processing) Generative AI off keeps things classic when you want full manual controlIf you prefer keeping things local, you can also run the on-device model, which processes removals directly on your machine after the model is downloaded—great for faster edits or working offline (sys

We've been working on a significant evolution of Photoshop's core systems — and are eager for your input. We're evolving Photoshop to be faster, smoother, and with the focus on helping you be more productive by giving you greater creative control. We’re actively listening to your needs, and are taking action to modernize the technologies that power Photoshop. This isn't a single feature update, it's a long-term effort to upgrade Photoshop's core systems: how it performs on complex documents, how it takes advantage of the latest hardware, and how it opens the door to new capabilities made possible by AI.  This is a long-term investment in the future of Photoshop, and we're excited to start sharing more of where we're headed. As we continue to make progress, we'll share updates along the way and invite your feedback to help shape the experience. What we're buildingThe first major milestone is a new compositing engine — powered by the GPU — that brings real-time performance, non-destructi

We’re rolling out newer, more capable generative models in Photoshop to help you create with greater realism, speed, and control. As part of this evolution, Firefly Image 3 is being retired from Generative Fill and Generative Expand workflows, starting with the Photoshop 27.6 release. Going forward, we recommend using Firefly Fill & Expand, an actively supported model designed to deliver improved results for these workflows. What’s changingThis update is happening in two phases to give you time to transition. Phase 1: Starting April 28, 2026, Firefly Image 3 is removed from the model picker in Photoshop 27.6, though it will remain temporarily available and functional in versions 26.0–27.5 until August.Phase 2: In August 2026, Firefly Image 3 will be fully removed from service across all versions and plans. What to use insteadFor Generative Fill and Generative Expand tasks, Firefly Fill & Expand is the recommended alternative. It’s optimized for these workflows and continues to

Moodboarding shouldn’t mean exporting a dozen files, renaming versions, and losing the thread of your ideas. In Photoshop v27.5 and above, you can now send your work directly to Firefly Boards, so exploration, comparison, and concept-building stay connected to the file you’re actually designing.  What’s new in this flowWith the new integration, you can move from “editing” to “ideating” without breaking momentum:Share any Photoshop document to Firefly Boards straight from the Share panel or the Export menu, add it to an existing board, or start a new one. Firefly Boards now shows up in the Variations panel, making it a natural destination when you’re comparing AI-generated directions. When you generate image variations using Ideate in Firefly Boards, you can open them in a preconfigured board layout built for exploration and iteration. New guided workflows help you create moodboards and visual concepts, plus jump quickly into branding/marketing assets and social content exploration. Why

Photoshop 27.7 brings smarter performance, deeper AI flexibility, and smoother everyday workflows, so you can stay focused on creating, not managing complexity. This release sharpens how Photoshop responds to your hardware, gives you more control over AI‑powered tools, and streamlines common tasks to keep documents cleaner and faster. The result is a more responsive, flexible experience that supports both quick edits and deep creative work. What’s newYou can now use an on‑device AI model for the Remove tool, giving you the choice to process object removals locally without relying on the cloud. Sharing and ideation also get a boost with direct integration between Photoshop and Firefly Boards, making it easier to move from creation to moodboarding and comparison in one flow.  On top of that, managing your account is simpler with a Unified Account Menu right inside the Edit workspace, alongside several workflow and performance improvements across the app. Enhancements you’ll noticeThe Sav

Have you tried Rotate Object in Photoshop 27.6 yet? If not, give it a try. It can turn flat pixel layers into rotatable 3D objects, right on your canvas. Getting Started Instead of imagining how an object might look from another perspective, you can now actually rotate it. Select a pixel layer or Smart Object, choose Rotate Object, and drag directly on the canvas to explore different angles, tilts, and orientations. Photoshop gives you a live, low‑resolution preview while you rotate, then renders the final result in full resolution when you’re done.This makes it easier to fine‑tune perspective without rebuilding your composition or duplicating layers, and because the rotation stays editable, you can always come back and adjust later. Here is a quick tutorial demonstrating the feature.  Where this really shinesProduct mockups: Test multiple viewing angles without re‑creating assets Concept art & illustrations: Quickly explore depth and form Social & marketing visuals: Add subtle

The April 2026 release brings a strong mix of creative freedom, smarter AI workflows, and performance improvements, all designed to help you spend less time managing layers and settings, and more time creating. From more powerful generative AI controls to cleaner documents and better performance on modern hardware, this update focuses on clarity, speed, and control. What’s newPhotoshop v27.6 focuses on making editing more intuitive and efficient. You can now rotate objects directly on the canvas with real-time previews, giving flat elements a 3D feel. File organization is improved with automatic Layers panel cleanup and smarter layer naming, while tools like Find Distractions and enhanced reflection removal make image cleanup faster and more precise. Generative features have also expanded, with access to more AI models like Gemini 3.1 and Adobe Firefly Image Model 5. You can use multiple reference images for better consistency and even generate images from text prompts without leaving

 As a Creative Cloud member, you have access to a host of membership benefits to keep you ahead of the curve and support your creative work. This month, we've added a powerful new partner perk and a curated collection of free design templates to help you do more with your membership. Here's what's new:New Partner Perk: 50% Off Hootsuite + 30-Day Free TrialWhether you're a freelancer, marketer, or creative professional, getting your work in front of the right audience matters just as much as making it look great. That's why we're excited to announce an exclusive Hootsuite offer for Creative Cloud members: 30 days free plus 50% off your first year of Hootsuite Standard.With Hootsuite, you can plan your content calendar, publish across multiple social networks from a single dashboard, engage with your audience, and measure what's working, all in one place. And because Hootsuite integrates with Adobe Express, you can design your visuals and schedule them without ever breaking your creative

Let’s make a line drawing using Adobe Photoshop! Turning a photo into a painted or illustrated look is a technique many Photoshop users come back to, especially when experimenting with stylized effects. If you don’t want to use Adobe Illustrator, here’s a technique that can help turn your photos into line drawings.One approach that continues to be popular is combining the Oil Paint filter with Poster Edges to create a bold, graphic, almost hand-rendered result. How to Create this Effect in Photoshop:  Step 1: Prepare your image Start with a high-contrast photo. Duplicate your background layer so you always have the original to fall back on. Step 2: Remove the background Use Select Subject or Remove Background to mask your image, then clean up any rough edges on the mask. Once it looks good, convert that masked layer into a Smart Object. Step 3: Apply the Oil Paint filter Go to Filter > Stylize > Oil Paint. Adjust the Stylization and Cleanliness sliders to smooth

Real‑time co‑editing for modern design teams!You can now edit the same Photoshop file - at the same time - with your design partners using Creative collaboration (beta), now available on Photoshop on the web and rolling out in Photoshop (Beta) on desktop.Creative collaboration makes it easy to invite teammates directly into your document and start designing together in real time. You’ll be able to see who’s joined, which layers they’re working on, and how edits evolve live in the History panel. No more version juggling or back‑and‑forth exports.How it works:Getting started is simple. Open a document in Photoshop (Beta) or Photoshop on the web, turn on Creative collaboration, invite collaborators by name or email, and jump in. Live co‑editing is available by invite only, and collaborative documents are saved to Creative Cloud so everyone stays in sync.Open a file in Photoshop (Beta) or Photoshop on the web Turn on Creative collaboration (beta) Invite teammates by name or email Start co‑

A new workflow in Photoshop desktop makes it easier to explore, organize, and refine creative directions, without breaking your flow!  What’s new With version 27.5, you can now open your cloud documents directly in Firefly Boards from Photoshop. This lets you quickly explore ideas, create and compare variations, and organize concepts visually before taking your preferred version back into Photoshop for detailed editing. The result is a smoother creative loop from ideation to refinement using the same cloud document throughout. You can start from an existing Photoshop cloud document, place it on a Firefly Board, experiment with variations, make adjustments, and keep everything neatly organized in one place. When you’re ready, simply open any variation back in Photoshop and continue editing with all the precision tools you already rely on. Learn more about Firefly Boards in Photoshop  How to use it On the Photoshop desktop home screen, go to Your files. From the three‑dot menu next to a

Big update for creators, Photoshop just got even more powerful inside ChatGPT.We’ve just rolled out new updates to Photoshop for ChatGPT, and this one is a game-changer! This feature is available to all ChatGPT users, including free users! What’s NewUntil now, you could make quick adjustments to color settings, making your pictures vibrant. You can now create complete generative edits with simple text prompts, adding, removing, or replacing elements, generating entirely new backgrounds, editing specific objects or people, and adjusting lighting or color,  all with a small prompt! No more complex tools! No steep learning curve! You simply type your idea and watch it come to life. What makes this even more powerful is what happens next. Once you’re happy with your edit, you can take your image into Photoshop on web or mobile to keep refining and building on it.  Let’s dive in!Getting started is straightforward. Open Photoshop for ChatGPT , connect your account, upload an image, and start

Photoshop 27.4 is now available, bringing improved generative results and fixes that came directly from your reports What’s New Generate Similar now uses the enhanced Firefly Fill & Expand model. Generate Similar lets you create new variations from an existing image. With this update, you should see higher-quality and more consistent results when using Generative Fill and Generative Expand. Learn more about Generate Similar in this article. If you use Generate Similar regularly, we’d love to hear how it’s working for you. Get started in PhotoshopBug Fixes — Thanks to You The following issues were identified and upvoted by members of this community. Thank you for flagging them and helping us prioritize:  Gradient tool in Multiply mode on a layer mask not working as expected   Floating tab documents jumping to the front after saving  Select People not creating selections in CMYK documents  Your reports and upvotes directly influence what gets addressed. Please keep them coming.  

Start exploring new creative possibilities. Photoshop 27.3 brings powerful enhancements designed to give you more control, smoother workflows, and smarter AI-powered results. What’s NewWe’re excited to introduce several powerful updates designed to enhance your image editing workflow. With the new Clarity and Dehaze adjustment layers, you can easily boost mid-tone contrast and reduce haze while keeping your original image untouched. The latest Firefly models in Generative Fill and Generative Expand now deliver more accurate, higher-quality AI-generated results to help bring your ideas to life. Plus, the updated Remove tool makes it faster than ever to clean up your images by quickly removing unwanted objects or people. Read more about these and other new feature in this release here.  Bug Fixes — Thanks to You The following issues were identified and upvoted by members of this community. Thank you for flagging them and helping us prioritize:  When accessed via UXP, the new Clarity and 

Big news for Photoshop creators! We’re excited to bring new AI models into Photoshop’s Generative Fill workflow, unlocking advanced creative tools like style transfer, text editing, object modification, and complex transformations—all non-destructively. How to use: Open a file → select an area (Select All or Selection Brush) Click Generative Fill → tap the Model Picker Choose your AI model → enter a prompt → generate! Check out this tutorial for more details.  💡 Pro Tip: Hover over any model in the picker to see additional details before selecting it. Generation Credits Summary: Adobe Firefly models (Firefly Image 5, Firefly Fill & Expand, Firefly Image 1) use 1 credit per generation. Partner AI models are premium and consume more credits: Gemini 3 (Nano Banana Pro) = 40 credits Gemini 2.5 (Nano Banana) = 10 credits FLUX.2 Pro = 20 credits FLUX.1 Kontext [Pro] = 10 credits Premium model usage and credits details are available in the Generative Credits FAQ.

Harmonize is now available across Photoshop on desktop and web, and mobile. What’s new Say goodbye to mismatched colors and endless blending! The latest feature Harmonize is now live in Photoshop 27.0! With just one click, you can create realistic composites—this smart tool automatically adjusts color, lighting, and shadows so your designs look seamless.Get StartedStart by opening your background image, then place your object image on a new layer above it. If needed, remove the object’s background using the Contextual Task Bar. Select the object layer in the Layers panel, then resize and reposition it to fit your scene. Finally, click Harmonize in the Contextual Task Bar and choose the variation that best blends the object with the background. Check out the tutorial for more details.  Click here to update Photoshop to version 27.0 using the Creative Cloud desktop app.  Join the conversation How has Harmonize changed the way you work? Share your experience, ask questions, and see how ot