Adobe Firefly is a family of generative AI models developed by Adobe and integrated into their Creative Cloud suite of applications.
Purpose: It allows users to generate images, text effects, and other creative assets using simple text prompts.
Features: Firefly includes capabilities like text-to-image generation, generative fill (adding or removing elements in images), text effects creation, and generative recolor for vector artwork.
Availability: It's accessible as a standalone web application at firefly.adobe.com and is also integrated into Adobe's flagship apps and Adobe Stock.
Training data: Firefly is trained on Adobe Stock images, openly licensed content, and public domain content, making it designed to be safe for commercial use.
Release: It was first announced in September 2022 and released as a public beta in March 2023.
Access: Firefly is available through various Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions, with different plans offering a specific number of monthly "generative credits" for AI-powered creations.
Ethical considerations: Adobe emphasizes responsible AI development, including efforts towards content authenticity and provenance through initiatives like the Content Authenticity Initiative.
Unique features: Unlike some other AI image generators, Firefly offers vector generation capabilities and integrations with other Adobe programs.
Adobe Firefly represents Adobe's entry into the generative AI space, aiming to enhance creative workflows and provide new tools for ideation and content creation within its ecosystem.