Unlocking the Power of Generative AI in Photoshop

Daniel Scott

@dan

Have you been wondering how to harness the incredible power of generative AI in Photoshop to take your designs to the next level? Look no further! In this post, we'll explore five essential techniques that will revolutionize your design workflow and help you create stunning visuals with ease.

The tips in this post are based on my course Photoshop Essentials. When you become a BYOL member, you gain access to this course as well as my 30+ additional courses on Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Webflow, and more. As a BYOL member you will also enjoy personalized support, earn certificates, and tackle exciting community challenges. Get started here.

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Starting from Scratch

Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to start with an existing image to use generative AI in Photoshop. You can open a new document and use the generative fill feature to create entirely new compositions from scratch. Simply select the area you want to fill, type in your desired subject or theme, and let Photoshop work its magic.

generating content on a new artboard in photoshop

You can start a project from a clean artboard and generate the content you need as you go.

The "Do Nothing" Feature

Sometimes, less is more. With the "do nothing" feature, you can use generative AI to create empty fills that mimic the effects of tools like the Clone Stamp or Content-Aware Fill. Whether you're removing unwanted objects from a photo or filling in gaps in a design, this technique is a game-changer.

expanding an image with generative ai in photoshop

If you “do nothing”, Photoshop will read your image and fill the gap in context.

Blending Images

Instead of trying to recreate complex elements from scratch, why not blend existing images together? With generative AI, you can easily replace backgrounds, skies, or other elements of your design without the need for extensive manual editing. Simply select the areas you want to blend, apply the generative fill, and watch as Photoshop seamlessly merges the two images together. Want to learn more? Check out this post for a step-by-step guide to blending images with generative AI.

blending sky and landscape with generative ai in photoshop

You can blend two different images with Generative AI. Both of them must be selected before generating new content.

Preserve Key Features

When using generative AI to manipulate images, it's important to preserve key features that define your subject. Whether it's a person's face, a product, or a specific element of your design, use the "do not touch" option to protect these features from being altered. This ensures that your designs remain true to your original vision while still benefiting from the power of generative AI.

adjusting a selection for better control over ai generated content

You can tell Photoshop which parts of your selection must remain untouched.

What’s Next?

Ready to elevate your design game with generative AI in Photoshop? Check out my Photoshop Essentials course and I’ll guide you through these essential techniques step-by-step.

When you become a BYOL member, you gain access to this course as well as my 30+ additional courses on Figma, Illustrator, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Webflow, and more. As a BYOL member you will also enjoy personalized support, earn certificates, and tackle exciting community challenges. Get started here.

See you in class! - Dan