Adobe has officially launched its web-based version of Photoshop, making it accessible to all users with paid subscriptions. This web iteration, which underwent nearly two years of beta testing, now features cutting-edge AI tools powered by Firefly, such as generative fill and generative expand.
The web version of Photoshop boasts a user-friendly toolbar, catering to different workflows, including image reproduction and object selection. Notably, the tools are labeled with their full names, making them more approachable for beginners who may need to become more familiar with the technical jargon found in traditional tooltips.
One exciting feature of this release is the enhanced collaboration capability. Users can seamlessly collaborate on files by sharing links extending access to others, even if they don’t possess a subscription.
In May, Adobe introduced Firefly-powered features like generative expand and generative fill, which enable users to expand images and add or remove objects while preserving the image’s context. Initially, these features were exclusive to the beta version of Adobe Photoshop. Now, they are readily available in the web version, indicating Adobe’s commitment to delivering quicker updates and testing new features on this platform.
While the web version includes most tools in the desktop version, such as the contextual taskbar that suggests the next steps and tools based on the workflow, it has some notable omissions. Features like the patch tool, pen tool, smart object support, and polygonal lasso must be included. However, Adobe has assured users that these tools are in the pipeline for future updates to Photoshop for the web.
For those wondering about a free or freemium version of Photoshop on the web, Adobe has clarified that it currently has no plans to offer such an option.
