Recolor artwork with generative AI

Last updated on Sep 11, 2025

Learn how to apply color variations to artwork using Generative Recolor.

Try it yourself
Follow along with a sample file to learn how to recolor an artwork.

Experience Generative Recolor in action and learn how to apply color variations.

Select the artwork you want to recolor using the Selection tool.

Select Edit > Edit Colors > Generative Recolor.

Enter a description of the color, mood, palette, or theme you want to generate in the Prompt text box.

Tip

Select any of the Sample Prompts in the Generative Recolor panel to explore suggested color variations instead of writing a prompt.

Select Generate .

Select the best variation from the Variations section in the Generative Recolor panel.

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