Bench test · AI Image
Photoshop (Generative Fill) vs Google Imagen 2
Photoshop (Generative Fill) beats Google Imagen 2 9.1 to 7.7 on our four-agent test panel, winning 4 of 4 agents head to head. Photoshop (Generative Fill): from $10/mo. Google Imagen 2: free tier available. Facts last verified October 7, 2026.
| Photoshop (Generative Fill) | Google Imagen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| consensus | score9.1/10 | score7.7/10 |
| agents won | 4 / 4 ▲ | 0 / 4 |
| from | $10/mo ▲ | Free |
| free tier | no | yes ▲ |
| category | AI Image | AI Image |
Agent panel — head to head
| Anthropic | 8.2 ▲ | 7.8 |
| OpenAI | 9.2 ▲ | 7.7 |
| Gemini | 9.8 ▲ | 8.9 |
| Grok | 9.3 ▲ | 6.5 |
Photoshop (Generative Fill)
- ✓Saves significant editing time on complex tasks
- ✓High-quality, natural-looking results
- ✓Intuitive interface for non-experts
- —Requires Photoshop subscription (Adobe Creative Cloud)
- —May produce inconsistent results with complex scenes
- —Limited by training data biases
AI-powered content-aware fill and removalGenerative expand for canvas extensionText-to-image generation within selectionsSeamless blending with existing contentMultiple variation generationIntegration with Photoshop's full toolkit
Google Imagen 2
- ✓Superior image quality and realism compared to predecessors
- ✓Excellent prompt adherence and creative flexibility
- ✓Enterprise-ready with Vertex AI security and compliance
- —Requires Vertex AI access and Google Cloud setup
- —API costs associated with usage
- —Limited free tier or trial availability
High-quality photorealistic image generationAdvanced prompt understanding and interpretationFine-grained control over image detailsBuilt-in safety filters for responsible AIVertex AI integration for enterprise useSupport for complex and nuanced descriptions
Free · free tier
Try Google Imagen 2 ▸Verdict
Photoshop (Generative Fill) takes it — 9.1 to 7.7.
The panel gave Photoshop (Generative Fill) the edge on 4 of 4 agents. That said, Google Imagen 2 has a free tier if budget is the deciding factor.