Recolor your artwork quickly using a simple text prompt

Use the magic of Generative Recolor and transform the hues in your artwork with text prompts within Illustrator on the desktop.

Generative Recolor, powered by Adobe's family of creative generative AI models, Adobe Firefly, lets you recolor your vector artwork with minimal time and effort.

Just enter a simple description of your desired color palette or theme, and Illustrator swiftly generates multiple variations for you to explore! Experiment with the variations and effortlessly apply the one that best suits your requirements.

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Try it yourself
Follow along with a sample file to learn how to recolor artwork in one easy step.

Watch this 12-second video to get started with Generative Recolor.

Recolor your artwork in one easy step

Select your artwork, select Edit > Edit Colors > Generative Recolor, and follow the onscreen instructions.

(Optional) Select Add colors to guide the prompt   and add up to five colors to refine the text input.

Refine the output of your artwork

Once you recolor your artwork, you can switch to the Recolor tab and further refine the colors.

Provide feedback on your output

Hover over a variation, select See more options  , and then select Good Result or Bad Result.

Tips and tricks

  • Write an effective text prompt to get amazing results: Stick with simple and direct language. Use three to eight words for your description. Don’t worry about adding commands like add or remove. Just write a theme, mood, emotion, or palette, such as Salmon sushi or Neon lights, and then select Generate to get multiple variations.
  • Get inspired and inspire others: Take inspiration from the rich community of people using Firefly and Generative Recolor to complement their creations. Get new ideas for different styles you want to try or even ideas about how to write different prompts at Adobe Firefly Gallery. Then, share your creations to inspire others.

Questions? We have answers

Who can access Generative Recolor?

Generative Recolor is available wherever Adobe provides services, in over 100 languages. It isn't available for users in China.

Is Generative Recolor available for commercial use?

Yes, Generative Recolor is now available for commercial use.

What are the requirements to get started with Generative Recolor in Illustrator?

The systems requirements for the Generative Recolor feature are the same as that of the Illustrator app.

In addition, Generative Recolor:

  • Requires an Internet connection to work.
  • Requires a colored artwork to begin with.
  • Can recolor only vector artwork.

How does Generative Recolor accelerate creative workflows?

Generative Recolor enables you to recolor as quickly as you can type. Experiment with off-the-wall ideas, ideate around different themes or palettes, and produce multiple variations in a snap. Recolored designs, which previously were time-consuming, are now produced quickly, providing more time to hone your creativity.

Is Generative Recolor a part of users’ existing subscription, or do they have to pay an additional fee for this capability?

Illustrator users can access Generative Recolor in the app as part of their license (not available for users in China).

Why did you bring Generative AI into Illustrator?

Illustrator is among the Creative Cloud apps that natively integrate Adobe Firefly, Adobe's new family of creative generative AI models. Users can now leverage the power of Adobe Firefly directly in the Illustrator app to enrich their creative process and creative outputs.

How is Generative Recolor different from other tools in Illustrator?

Generative Recolor is a generative AI-powered capability powered by Adobe Firefly. Unlike other Illustrator capabilities, this capability enables you to use a text prompt to generate color variations.

Will Generative Recolor replace existing tools in Illustrator?

Generative Recolor is a generative AI-powered capability intended to complement existing tools in Illustrator.

Do you need to be connected to the Internet to use Generative Recolor?

Yes, in order to use Generative Recolor, you must be connected to the Internet.

What regions are Generative Recolor available? What languages?

Generative Recolor is available wherever Adobe provides services, in over 100 languages. It isn't available for users in China.

Do users need to be experienced with Illustrator to use Generative Recolor?

Illustrator users of all levels can use Generative Recolor.

What are generative credits and do they apply to Generative Recolor in Illustrator?

Is it possible to use Generative Recolor without Illustrator?

Yes. You can use Generative Recolor on the Firefly web app. Learn more about how this works.

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