Adobe Photoshop’s Generative Fill is a powerful AI-driven feature that lets you add, remove, or extend content in your images with incredible realism. This tutorial will guide you through the process, step-by-step, so you can start using Generative Fill to enhance your photos and designs.
(Image: An example of an image where Generative Fill has been used to add or modify content.)
What is Generative Fill?
Generative Fill uses Adobe’s Sensei AI technology to analyze the surrounding pixels of your selection and create realistic content based on your text prompt. This means you can remove unwanted objects, add new elements, or expand your canvas seamlessly with minimal effort.
Prerequisites
- Adobe Photoshop (Beta version recommended): Generative Fill is constantly being improved, so using the latest Beta version will give you the best experience.
- An Adobe Creative Cloud Account: You’ll need an active subscription to access Photoshop.
- An Image to Work With: Choose an image that you want to modify.
Step-by-Step Tutorial
Launch Adobe Photoshop and open the image you want to edit. Go to File > Open and select your image.
(Image: Screenshot showing Photoshop with an image loaded.)
Use any selection tool (Lasso Tool, Rectangular Marquee Tool, Quick Selection Tool, etc.) to select the area you want to modify. For example, if you want to remove an object, select around it.
(Image: Screenshot demonstrating the use of a selection tool, like the Lasso tool.)
With your selection active, a contextual task bar should appear at the bottom of your screen (or sometimes near the selection itself). Click on the Generative Fill button in this task bar. If you don’t see the task bar, you can also access Generative Fill through Edit > Generative Fill.
(Image: Screenshot clearly showing the location of the Generative Fill button.)
In the Generative Fill input box, type a descriptive prompt of what you want to generate. For example:
- To remove an object: Leave the prompt box blank (this will tell Photoshop to fill the area with context-aware content).
- To add an object: Type a description like “a realistic cat sitting on the fence.”
- To extend the image: Make a selection outside the existing canvas and type a description like “rolling hills.”
Click Generate.
(Image: Screenshot demonstrating entering a prompt into the Generative Fill box.)
Photoshop will generate a few variations of your prompt in the Properties panel. Click through the different variations to choose the one you like best. If you are not happy with any of the results, you can click the “Generate” button again to create new variations.
(Image: Screenshot demonstrating the variations generated by Generative Fill in the Properties panel.)
If needed, you can refine your selection and generate again to fine-tune the results. You can also use Photoshop’s other tools to further edit the generated content.
Tips for Success
- Be Specific: The more specific your prompt, the better the results.
- Start Small: Make smaller selections for more controlled results.
- Experiment: Don’t be afraid to try different prompts and variations.
- Use Contextual Prompts: Consider the surrounding environment when writing your prompts. For example, if adding a tree, specify the type of tree and its condition (“a large, healthy oak tree”).
Conclusion
Generative Fill is a game-changing feature in Photoshop that empowers you to create incredible image manipulations with ease. By following this step-by-step tutorial, you can start using Generative Fill to enhance your photos, design creative compositions, and unlock your artistic potential. Have fun experimenting and see what you can create!