Adobe has officially rolled out Photoshop for the web on Wednesday, making it accessible to all users with paid subscriptions. After nearly two years in beta, this version now features Firefly-powered AI tools like generative fill and generative expand.
The company highlighted that the web version's toolbar is designed around user workflows, including functions like image reproduction and object selection. Additionally, Photoshop on the web displays full tool names, which can benefit beginners by providing clarity instead of just showing descriptions in tooltips.
Adobe has announced that users can easily collaborate on files by sharing links with others, even if those individuals do not have a subscription.
In May, the company revealed Firefly-powered features like generative expand, which allows users to enlarge an image and fill the space with content based on a prompt, and generative fill, which can add or remove objects while maintaining the image's context. Initially available only in the beta version of Adobe Photoshop, these features are now accessible on the web version as well, providing Adobe with a platform to implement faster updates and test new functionalities.
The web version includes most tools from the desktop application, featuring a contextual taskbar that suggests next steps and tools based on user workflows. However, it currently lacks some tools, such as the patch tool, pen tool, smart object support, and the polygonal lasso. Adobe has indicated that it is working to incorporate these tools into the web version.
Additionally, the company informed The Verge that it currently has no plans to introduce a free or freemium version of Photoshop for the web.