Edit images with Generative Fill

Last updated on Nov 10, 2026

Use text prompts to alter an image non-destructively with Generative Fill in Adobe Photoshop on desktop.

Select the area to transform with Generative Fill.

Select File > Open to select and open an image.

Use a selection tool, like the Selection Brush , to define the area you want to edit.

Select Generative Fill .

In the Contextual Task Bar, select an Adobe Firefly model or a partner AI model from the model picker.

Adobe models: Firefly Fill & Expand, Firefly Image 5, Firefly Image 1
Partner models: FLUX.2 pro, FLUX Kontext pro, Gemini 3.1 (with Nano Banana 2), Gemini 3 (with Nano Banana Pro)

Note

Enter a text prompt describing what you want to generate, or leave it blank to let Photoshop seamlessly fill the selection using surrounding pixels.

Select Generate , then choose a variation from the Properties panel.

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