Feature recap: Photoshop improves reference-object consistency
The January update focuses on object compositing, fill and expansion.
The update
Adobe’s January Photoshop update improved Firefly fill, expansion and removal, alongside stronger reference-object preservation.
In the design workflow
The reference-image update emphasizes scale, rotation, lighting and perspective matching. This is a release recap rather than our compositing test.
srefly perspective
Inspect product outlines and markings after compositing, especially lettering on curved surfaces; convincing light can hide altered details.
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Original sources
Sources verified: 2026-09-09 · Article date reflects SREFLY’s editorial publication.
- Adobe official source ↗
Adobe · Source published: 2026-01-27
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