Navigate to the central generate action bar at the bottom of the new generation and editing workspace, and select Image.
Last updated on
Aug 19, 2026
Learn how to generate images and videos, edit them, and access previous generations in the new generation and editing experience in Adobe Firefly.
The new generation and editing experience is a beta feature in Adobe Firefly, currently available for testing and feedback.
The new generation and editing experience lets you generate images and videos, manage project assets, and access generation history, all in a single workspace.
Generate an image
If you have a reference image for the generation, select Reference to upload one from Your device, or Adobe cloud storage.
You can also reuse an existing reference by selecting the icon in the Reference section of a previously generated image, or drag and drop an image to Reference.
Enter a prompt describing the image and scene you want to create.
Select an Adobe or partner model from the model drop-down menu.
Note
The new generation and editing workspace currently supports only a limited number of models. Model-specific settings change when you switch between models. For example, when using GPT Image, you can also select an image quality setting of Low, Medium, or High.
Select Elements to add reusable elements. Elements are available only with partner and non-Adobe models.
Select a preferred Aspect ratio and Resolution, and then select Generate.
Manage generated images
Once an image is generated, select one of the following options to modify it further:
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Action |
Description |
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Download |
Download the image or video by selecting the icon. |
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Save to project |
Save the generated image to Project media for use within the current project. |
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Favorite |
Save the generation as a favorite by selecting the icon for quick access later. |
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Load all |
Load the prompt and generation settings used to create the image into the prompt bar. |
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More options |
Select the More options icon to add the image to the Timeline or delete the generation. |
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Edit image |
Open the image in the image editor and make changes using text instructions and tools such as markup, generative fill, and generative remove. |
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Generate video |
Open the Generate video bar and use the selected image as the first frame for video generation. |
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Use as reference |
Open the Generate video bar and use the image as a visual reference. |
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Create element |
Convert the image into a reusable element that can be used across generations. |
Select Video from the central generate action bar at the bottom of the new generation and editing workspace.
To generate videos using images, either as the beginning frame, end frame, or both, use the First frame and Last frame option to upload images from Your device, or Adobe cloud storage.
Alternatively, you can also reuse an existing frame by selecting the icon in the Frames section of a previously generated image or video.
Select Reference to upload a reference image from Your device or Adobe cloud storage. You can also reuse an existing reference by selecting the icon in the Reference section of a previously generated video.
Select an Adobe or partner model from the model drop-down menu.
Select Elements to add reusable elements. Elements are available only with partner and non-Adobe models.
Enter a prompt describing the video and scene you want to create.
Select the preferred Aspect ratio.
Select the Settings icon to configure available options, such as Resolution, Duration, and Audio. The availability of additional settings will vary depending on the model you select.
Select Generate.
Manage generated videos
Once a video is generated, select one of the following actions to further edit or modify it:
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Action |
Description |
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Download |
Download the image or video by selecting the icon. |
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Save to project |
Save the generated image to Project media for use within the current project. |
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Favorite |
Save the generation as a favorite by selecting the icon for quick access later. |
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Load all |
Load the prompt and generation settings used to create the image into the prompt bar. |
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More options |
Select the More options icon to add the image to the Timeline or delete the generation. |
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Edit clip |
Open the clip in the clip editor to modify it using text instructions. |
Maintain continuity in Timeline with Project media and Sources
Select More options > Add to timeline to add a generated image or video directly to a new timeline. Firefly creates and opens a new project with the selected asset added to the timeline, allowing you to continue editing immediately.
Note
If you have already opened or created a timeline in the Timeline tab, selecting More options > Add to timeline adds the assets to the end of the existing timeline.
A. Project media and Files menu B. Switch between Generate and Timeline seamlessly C. Select project timeline from the timeline picker
When a project opens, the left side of the workspace includes the following panels:
- Project media: The Project media panel displays the assets and timelines already added to the current project. Use the Project media panel to manage, organize, and reuse project assets as you build and edit your timeline.
- Files: The Files panel lets you browse and access content from available repositories, including:
- Your files
- Shared with you
- Projects
- Adobe Stock
Use the Files panel to discover, search for, and import supported assets into your project. When you find the assets you’re looking for, you can drag and drop them to the timeline or select the Add to current project option to use them from the Project media panel.
As you generate content, your images and videos are automatically available from the Generation history panel. You can reuse references and frames, save assets to Project media, add content directly to the timeline panel, or continue refining generations with image and video editing tools.
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