Photoshop adds Markup feature: sketch edits alongside prompts for precise control

rufusd · x · 2026-08-29

Adobe Photoshop has launched several new innovations focused on AI-assisted creativity:

Instruct Edit with Masks: Powered by Firefly Image 5, this feature understands full image context. Users can describe precise edits (e.g., opening closed eyes, adding a hat) via simple prompts without needing perfect manual masking, protecting unmasked elements like logos.
Markup: Allows users to draw directly on the image to visually communicate edits. Users can circle areas to recolor or sketch arrows to indicate movement, combining visual cues with prompts.
Light Adjustment Layer: A new non-destructive layer offering professional-grade lighting controls (Exposure, Contrast, etc.) within the standard workflow.

A demo case showed complex image composition achieved with just three text lines and rough sketches.

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