To get and use Generative Fill in Adobe Photoshop, follow these steps:
- Ensure You Have the Latest Photoshop Version with Generative Fill (Beta)
- Generative Fill is currently available in Photoshop's beta version, so you need to have the latest update or the beta installed to access this feature
- Open Your Image and Make a Selection
- Use any selection tool like the Lasso Tool, Marquee Tool, or Selection Brush Tool to select the area you want to modify, extend, or fill
- Access Generative Fill
- After making a selection, a Contextual Task Bar appears below the selection with a Generative Fill button.
- If you don’t see it, enable the Contextual Task Bar via the Window menu in Photoshop
- Use Generative Fill
- Click the Generative Fill button.
- A text prompt box will appear where you can either:
- Leave it blank to let Photoshop fill the selection based on surrounding content (e.g., extending background, removing objects seamlessly).
- Or type a description of what you want to generate (e.g., "red classic car," "pink butterflies") to add specific elements
- Generate and Choose Variations
- Click Generate and Photoshop will create multiple AI-generated variations on a new layer.
- You can select your preferred version or generate more options until satisfied
- Additional Tips
- To expand an image, increase your canvas size first, then select the new blank area and use Generative Fill to extend the image naturally
* To remove objects, select the object with a bit of surrounding area, use Generative Fill with a blank prompt, and Photoshop will fill the space realistically
* To change backgrounds, select the subject, invert the selection, and use Generative Fill with a prompt describing the new background
In summary, Generative Fill in Photoshop lets you non-destructively add, remove, or extend image content using AI, controlled by simple selections and optional text prompts. It's accessed via the Contextual Task Bar after making a selection and requires the latest Photoshop beta version
. This workflow is demonstrated in multiple tutorials and official Adobe resources for beginners and advanced users alike
