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Reference object/image in generative fill for new beta

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April 24, 2025
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I just downloaded the newest beta version of PS. The reference image is not behaving anything like it used to. I used to make a selection, put in a prompt to influence the fill, and then pick my reference image and it just worked.

But now, it kicks out my prompt and when my reference photo is loaded, it's showing background cut out in the reference photo and it no longer just blends it into my scene. It's strange and not working normally at all.

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Correct answer MeredithStotzner

Hello public beta users!
Thank you for kicking the tires on Reference Image/Reference Object in Generative Fill
With the April 24th Beta update, we began testing out a new technology to address user requests to have Reference Image in Generative Fill do a better job of matching the original reference file.

The changes you'll notice;

1. New technology
- shift away from a general some-color/some-structure reference to a more accurate object reference.

2. New name (Reference Object)
- We've indicated the change by swapping out Reference Image dialog title for Reference Object.

3. Text prompting is disabled
- the color tone, lighting, and direction of the result is determined by the reference file, the selection on the image, and the background image content.

4. Background Removed in the reference file
- Photoshp isolates the subject in the reference image via removing the background to help do a better job of matching the original reference image.

Please provide feedback here. What is the workflow/scenario in which you are using Reference Object? How is the new technology better or worse for you?

YOU CAN RATE EACH VARIATION - hover over the variation in the Properties panel and click on the ••• to access the "Good" "Bad" or "Report" rating.

This is a feature in development - still raw cookie dough - so we'd like to hear how you want us to alter this recipie before we bake it. 🙂 If you liked the "old" Reference Image better than Reference Object, please tell us why!

Thank you!
Meredith & the Photoshop team

@Deven15D5 @Binse4u @TATIANA38115494l3ay
lilCystar You should be able to install a previous beta for a couple more weeks (26.6 or earlier via Creative Cloud). But really curious about your workflow that requires the Reference Image.
Thank you for the example workflow Kunlacha35666127ukhe

Reach out directly if you prefer. Meredith at adobe dot com.

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nick_videos

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I totally I agree with the previous versions (26.6 and before) being more useful. I am uploading some examples to see. Left image is a real estate photo with a house with no planted gardens yet. The right one is using the reference image (previous versions) with some landscape shots as reference image of the surrounding area. Now, I can't do this anymore. (There is no 26.6 available anymore in creative cloud).

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selahaddin374915660l03

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Merhaba, bu kısmı tekrar eski haline getirebilir miyiz? Referans fotoğrafları çok kötü yapıyor, yardımcı olabilir misiniz?

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Haawoo37203051z6un

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before the last updation of photoshop beta, there was a reference image feture in the contextual taskbar. but now it is shown an object replacement reference image and insert image options. old option was good for background replacement of an image. but not it is not there. could you please add that option also for background reference image replacement. thank you

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Zia34992164hsgf

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@4362171 - PLEASE bring back the old reference image functionality. Like somebody said, it should be a reference image and not reference object. I have been using this functionality for 2 years now without any issues but this new functionality of the background being automatically removed is useless, it doesnt generate optimal results. I am a newborn photographer and i use reference images to change background of pics. THIS IS NOT WORKING ANYMORE. Users should be able to choose the "ENTIRE" reference image without photoshop cropping the background out from the reference image...

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jenniferm61288940

New Participant

It is June 10, 2025 now, I just updated my PS Beta and still this same issue exists. Instead of the image being a reference of what I am looking for, it is warping the original reference quite often and adding it to the photo. Let's say I have a photo of a womans face and want her to have different eyes, my reference image is now being literal instead of interpretive and inserting a warped mess. I am still using an older verion of Beta due to this issue.

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Azeddine_El Morabit6463

New Participant

I have the same problem. Everything was working perfectly before the update. We are waiting for this feature to return because things are not working well this way. I am glad that many people are complaining about the same problem. This may help bring back a feature that is currently essential for our work.

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소302389664u62

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안녕하세요.
저는 오랫동안 Photoshop을 사용해 온 사용자로서, Photoshop AI 기능이 제 창작 작업에 매우 도움이 된다는 것을 느꼈습니다.

얼마 전까지 저는 주로 "이미지 참조(객체 참조)" 기능을 사용하여 참조 이미지의 전반적인 분위기와 배경 분위기를 기반으로 새로운 콘텐츠를 생성했습니다 .

하지만 최근 업데이트를 한 후, AI가 이제 객체 자체에만 집중하고 배경은 무시하거나 심지어 투명하게 처리한다는 것을 알게 되었습니다 .

이러한 변화로 인해 생성 도구 사용에 있어 유연성이 크게 제한되었습니다. 특히, 디자인 스타일 개발 이나 무드보드 기반 이미지 생성과 같은 작업에 필수적인 객체와 배경이 조화를 이루는
이미지를 생성하는 것이 거의 불가능해졌습니다 .

AI의 정확도와 테스트가 지속적으로 개선되고 있다는 점은 충분히 이해하지만,
이전 방법에서 많은 도움을 받았던 사람으로서 배경을 포함하는 선택 가능한 옵션이 부족하다는 점이 큰 한계가 되었습니다.

저와 비슷한 사용자가 있을 거라고 생각합니다. 저는 포토샵의 힘과 지속적인 개선에 깊이 감사하지만,
이 변경 사항으로 인해 평소의 작업 흐름이 방해를 받았기 때문에 겸손한 제안의 의미로 이 메시지를 남기고 싶었습니다.

귀하의 관심과 훌륭한 도구를 제공해 주셔서 감사드립니다.

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Kunlacha35666127ukhe

Participating Frequently

Warning to Beta users: If you're still using version 26.6, DO NOT update under any circumstances!!!
This update has had a major negative impact on users — especially on the Reference Object/Image function in Generative Fill.
I've discovered that in version 26.8, this issue still hasn't been fixed.

And judging by the responses from the development team, they don't seem to think it's a serious problem — but we, the users, do.

You should fix it and bring the feature back to how it was.
If you're wondering what's going on, go read the discussion in this thread.
Solved: Re: Reference object/image in generative fill for ... - Adobe Community - 15291198

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kel_2914

New Participant

I am so glad to see people having the same issues with this latest update.
PLEASE CORRECT IT! The feedback is clear, we want reference IMAGE not reference OBJECT.
At the very least, an option between the two

InsideLiving

New Participant

Na utilização do Photoshop Beta, era recorrente utilizar o método "Use Reference Image" no Generative Fill, mas o Photoshop ia buscar uma imagem completa para se basear como referência! Incluia os objetos e todos os elementos em redor como por exemplo uma casa, mas também o céu e o relvado respetivo!

Neste momento, se quisere retirar partido desta ferramenta e adicionar uma imagem do meu desktop, automaticamente o Photoshop seleciona apenas os objetos e elimina tudo o resto, como a relva e o céu, então não é possível recriar nenhum relvado à semelhança do que idealizo. Além disso, mal a fotografia está carregada, não é possível escrever nenhum prompt com orientação mais precisa. A barra de escrita deixa de estar disponível para redigir.

A funcionalidade "Use Reference Image" deixou de funcionar e deixou de considerar o fundo completo das imagens, estando atualmente a prejudicar o uso profissional.

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