Commercially safe AI image generation - trained on licensed content, integrated into your Creative Cloud workflow
Standalone from $4.99/mo; best value as part of Creative Cloud
What Is Adobe Firefly 3?
Adobe Firefly 3 is an AI image generation model developed by Adobe Inc. Adobe Firefly 3 is the only major AI image model trained exclusively on Adobe Stock, openly licensed, and public-domain content - making its outputs safe for commercial use without copyright risk. Deeply integrated into Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and Express. Generative Fill in Photoshop is the most practical AI image editing feature for professionals - select any area, type what you want, done. For brands and agencies with legal requirements, Firefly is the safest professional choice.
Overview
| Description | Adobe Firefly 3 is the only major AI image model trained exclusively on Adobe Stock, openly licensed, and public-domain content - making its outputs safe for commercial use without copyright risk. Deeply integrated into Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and Express. Generative Fill in Photoshop is the most practical AI image editing feature for professionals - select any area, type what you want, done. For brands and agencies with legal requirements, Firefly is the safest professional choice. |
| Developer | Adobe Inc |
| Version | Firefly Image Model 3 |
| Category | Image Model |
| Status | Available |
| Pricing | Standalone from $4.99/mo; best value as part of Creative Cloud |
Capabilities8
| 1 | Commercial safety guarantee (trained on licensed data) |
| 2 | Generative Fill (Photoshop AI inpainting) |
| 3 | Generative Expand (outpainting in Photoshop) |
| 4 | Text Effects (Illustrator) |
| 5 | Vector Recolor (Illustrator) |
| 6 | Generative Extend (Premiere Pro - video outpainting) |
| 7 | Structure Reference and Style Reference |
| 8 | Firefly Vector Model |
Model Tiers
| Tier | Speed | Quality | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly (Standalone) | ~5s | 25 gen credits/mo free | $4.99/mo |
| CC All Apps | Bundled | 1000 gen credits/mo | $54.99/mo (includes Photoshop, etc.) |
Prompting Tips
Prompt
Select background → Generative Fill → type: 'marble countertop, soft natural lighting, lifestyle photography'
Expected Result
Professional product shot with AI-generated background
Prompt
Open image in Photoshop → Canvas Size to 9:16 → Generative Expand selection → type: 'continue image naturally'
Expected Result
Landscape photo extended to portrait/story format
Prompt
In Illustrator Text Effects: 'neon glowing type, electric blue, dark background, cyberpunk aesthetic'
Expected Result
Custom styled text effect for social graphics
Best Fit
Best For
- ✓Commercial brand assets
- ✓Product photography editing
- ✓Agencies with IP compliance
- ✓Adobe CC power users
- ✓Video editors (Premiere Generative Extend)
Watch Out For
- ✗Standalone image generation without Adobe CC - quality/speed lags behind Flux and Midjourney
- ✗High-volume API generation - use Flux for that
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adobe Firefly 3?
Adobe Firefly 3 is a image AI model developed by Adobe Inc. Commercially safe AI image generation - trained on licensed content, integrated into your Creative Cloud workflow. Adobe Firefly 3 is the only major AI image model trained exclusively on Adobe Stock, openly licensed, and public-domain content - making its outputs safe for commercial use without copyright risk. Deeply integrated into Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and Express. Generative Fill in Photoshop ...
How much does Adobe Firefly 3 cost?
Standalone from $4.99/mo; best value as part of Creative Cloud. Firefly (Standalone): $4.99/mo; CC All Apps: $54.99/mo (includes Photoshop, etc.)
What can Adobe Firefly 3 create?
Adobe Firefly 3 is best for: Commercial brand assets, Product photography editing, Agencies with IP compliance, Adobe CC power users, Video editors (Premiere Generative Extend). Key capabilities include Commercial safety guarantee (trained on licensed data), Generative Fill (Photoshop AI inpainting), Generative Expand (outpainting in Photoshop), Text Effects (Illustrator).
How do you access Adobe Firefly 3?
Adobe Firefly 3 is available through: Adobe Firefly Web (native), Photoshop (AI fill/expand) (native), Illustrator (text effects) (native), Premiere Pro (Generative Extend) (native).
Is Adobe Firefly 3 free to use?
Adobe Firefly 3 does not currently offer a free tier. Standalone from $4.99/mo; best value as part of Creative Cloud.