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November 16, 2025
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Why is Photoshop version 26 AI bad now?

  • November 16, 2025
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why is photoshop version 26 now bad at AI? is version 27 much different? Since the new version came out, I can't create realistic images with AI. It used to be pretty good, now it's extremely artificial and inaccurate. Am I wrong?

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Participant
March 22, 2026

I agree. I am getting horrible garish ,outlandish, unrealistic results when I edit my photos. I am using the 2025 version now because the 2026  is so overbearing clownish, loud , ugly and overpowering in the ai use. I just want some correction to some areas of my photos, keeping in the character of the image, and I am getting blaring fake colors and unrealistic results, plus only one pick when adobe 2025 was giving me 3 choices.  Very disappointing. 

Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
March 23, 2026

Have you tried Google Gemini Pro (Nano Banana)?

Although no Generative AI tool is perfect, I get decent results from Gemini if I limit the selection to one small area. Less is more. 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Participating Frequently
November 16, 2025

So I'm not the only one who noticed. Thank you.

Participating Frequently
November 16, 2025

Is Adobe Photoshop bad or unnecessary? I can't understand which you think based on these two articles. But after reading the articles, I came to the conclusion that I shouldn't use AI... Thank you

Glenn 8675309
Legend
November 16, 2025

I'ved noticed that as well.  Many times the results are comically bad.  

What I think:   Adobe will  eventually want you to "subscribe" to "gorgan22" or whatever to get better results.