Get similar variations with generative AI

Last updated on Nov 6, 2025

Learn how to generate similar variations using generative AI.

Generate similar   allows you to iterate and generate similar variations based on an existing one. 

On the Photoshop on the web homepage, select Upload file and browse for a file on your device.

In the Tools panel, choose Select > Lasso  .

In the Contextual task bar that appears, select Generative fill .    

Note

Generative fill deducts one standard generative credit per generation.

Type an effective prompt in the Prompt textbox.

Select Generate .

Select the desired variation from the Contextual task bar that you want to set as a reference to generate similar variations.

Select More actions > Generate similar.

Tip

You can also access Generate similar under the Variations tab in the Properties panel by selecting the More actions icon available on the generated variation. 

Note

Generate similar is also available as part of the Generative expandGenerate image, and Generate background workflows.