Bench test · AI Design
Adobe Generative Fill vs Photoshop (with Generative Fill)
Same rack, same rubric, four independent agents. Here's how they measure up — and which we'd pick.
| Adobe Generative Fill | Photoshop (with Generative Fill) | |
|---|---|---|
| consensus | score9.0/10 | score9.3/10 |
| agents won | 0 / 4 | 3 / 4 ▲ |
| from | $10/mo ▲ | $22/mo |
| free tier | no | no |
| category | AI Design | AI Design |
Agent panel — head to head
| Anthropic | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| OpenAI | 8.8 | 9.6 ▲ |
| Gemini | 9.5 | 9.8 ▲ |
| Grok | 9.3 | 9.5 ▲ |
Adobe Generative Fill
- ✓Saves significant editing time for complex tasks
- ✓Produces realistic, high-quality results
- ✓Intuitive interface integrated into Photoshop workflow
- —Requires Adobe Creative Cloud subscription
- —Generative credits system limits free usage
- —Results may require manual refinement for perfect output
Generative fill for selections using text promptsGenerative expand to extend canvas and backgroundsObject removal and inpaintingMultiple variation generationSeamless content blendingIntegration with Photoshop's selection tools
Photoshop (with Generative Fill)
- ✓Saves significant editing time on complex tasks
- ✓Produces natural-looking results with minimal effort
- ✓Familiar interface for existing Photoshop users
- —Requires Adobe subscription (additional cost)
- —AI results can be unpredictable and need refinement
- —Steep learning curve for non-professional users
Generative Fill for intelligent content creationAI-powered object removal and inpaintingSeamless image extension and resizingAdvanced selection and masking toolsIntegration with existing Photoshop workflowReal-time preview of AI-generated results
Verdict
Photoshop (with Generative Fill) takes it — 9.3 to 9 (a photo finish).
The panel gave Photoshop (with Generative Fill) the edge on 3 of 4 agents. It's close enough that Adobe Generative Fill is a fair pick if it fits your workflow better.