Design · 2026

5 Photoshop AI Features Worth Using in 2026

September's update shipped 20 new features. These five actually change how you work.

01

Three Models in Generative Fill

Pick Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, FLUX.1 Kontext Pro or Firefly per task. Each is stronger at something different.

02

The Remove Tool

The most-used AI feature among working retouchers, and far cleaner than the old healing approach.

03

AI Assisted Editing Mode

A new workspace in Photoshop 27.1 that offers AI help while keeping your workflow fully manual when you want it.

04

Smart Mask Edges

Cleaner selections on hair, fur and soft edges, without hand-refining every single mask.

05

Generative Expand for Raw

Now works directly on raw files, alongside dynamic text fit, glow effects and new vector scopes.