Photoshop AI Updates: New Adjustment Layers, Reference Objects, and Dynamic Text

February 9, 2026 Rachel Kim – Technology Editor Technology

Reference objects on Generative Fill

Key Takeaways:

* improved accuracy with Reference Images: PhotoshopS Generative Fill now better preserves the identity of objects from reference images, allowing for more accurate insertion and adaptation within scenes. It considers scale,rotation,lighting,color,and perspective.
* Top-Tier Feature: Generative Fill is a highly valued feature within Adobe Photoshop, considerably speeding up complex editing tasks.
* Enhanced Firefly Model: generative Fill, Generative Expand, and Remove tools have been upgraded with an improved Firefly model, resulting in higher quality 2K resolution output, sharper detail, and fewer artifacts.
* More Realistic Edits: The latest Firefly Fill & Expand, and Remove Tool 3 models improve prompt adherence, reduce seams, and create more realistic lighting and depth effects.

In essence, the update focuses on making Generative Fill more intelligent and capable of producing more realistic and accurate results, especially when using reference images.