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Last updated on
Oct 5, 2026
Learn how to make AI-powered edits to an image with Prompt to edit using simple text prompts in Adobe Photoshop on desktop.
Use Prompt to edit to make edits an entire image using simple text prompts. Describe the edits you want, and Photoshop will generate variations for you to preview and apply.
To edit the entire image, select a pixel or generative layer. If you're working with a generative layer, ensure the entire image is selected.
Note
To edit only part of an image, use a selection tool and Generative fill instead.
In the Contextual Task Bar, select Prompt to edit , or Edit > Prompt to Edit.
Enter a prompt describing the changes you want to make across the image.
Tip
Sample prompts include:
- Change the lighting to a warm sunset tone.
- Improve overall brightness and contrast.
- Change the season to rainy, add rainfall and puddles.
- Change the pose to standing and dancing.
Select an AI model from the model picker dropdown, then Generate to create a variation based on the prompt.
- Adobe models: Firefly Image 5
- Partner models: FLUX.2 pro, FLUX Kontext pro, Gemini 3.1 (with Nano Banana 2), Gemini 3 (with Nano Banana Pro), GPT Image 2
Note
Google is deprecating Gemini 2.5 (with Nano Banana) starting October 2, 2026. Photoshop will begin removing this model support on September 10 and with the September 2026 build (v27.11) and later versions. For more information, refer to Generative AI model retirement.
Differences between Generate Image, Generative Fill, and Prompt to edit
Generate Image, Generative Fill, and Prompt to edit appear depending on whether you create a new image, edit the entire image, or work on a selected area.
|
What you’re working on |
What appears in the Contextual Task Bar |
Purpose |
|
Empty or transparent layer |
Generate Image |
Create a new image from a text prompt. |
|
Existing image with no selection |
Prompt to edit |
Make edits to an entire image with a text prompt. |
|
Entire image selected |
Prompt to edit |
Make edits to an entire image with a text prompt. |
|
Partial selection |
Generative Fill |
Edit only the selected area. |
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