Adobe Firefly generates images, video, and vector art from text prompts. Free plan available; paid plans start around $9.99/month.
Category
AI Image Generation
Pricing
Freemium (credit-based), from Free (limited monthly credits); paid plans from ~$9.99/month
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Last updated
July 18, 2026
Founded
1982
Headquarters
San Jose, California, USA
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Overview
Adobe Firefly is Adobe's generative AI platform, available as a standalone web and mobile app and embedded inside Creative Cloud apps like Photoshop and Illustrator.
Adobe states Firefly's models are trained on Adobe Stock, licensed, and public-domain content, positioning them as commercially safe to use.
Key Features
Firefly generates images, text effects, and vector graphics from text prompts, and its Generative Fill/Expand tools extend or edit existing images inside Photoshop.
Firefly also generates short video clips and sound effects from text or image prompts, and Firefly Boards offers AI-assisted moodboarding for creative teams.
Pricing Overview
A free plan offers a limited number of monthly generative credits. Paid plans (Standard, Pro, Premium) start around $9.99/month and scale up to larger monthly premium-credit allotments for video and partner-model generations.
Key Features
Text-to-Image Generation — Generate images from text prompts.
Generative Fill & Expand — Extend or edit images with AI, integrated directly into Photoshop.
Generative Video — Create short video clips from text or image prompts.
Text Effects & Vector Generation — Stylize text and generate vector graphics from prompts.
Sound Effect Generation — Generate sound effects from text descriptions and add them to a timeline.
Firefly Boards — AI-assisted moodboarding for creative teams (public beta).
Mobile App — Standalone iOS and Android apps for on-the-go generation.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Adobe states models are trained with commercial-safe use in mind
Deep integration with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Express
Free tier available to try core features
Supports multiple generation types beyond images, including video and audio
Cons
Credit system can be confusing and premium features consume credits quickly
Free plan has a low monthly credit allowance
Output quality still depends on prompting skill, as with most generative AI tools
Pricing
Free $0 Monthly
Standard ~$9.99/month Monthly
Pro ~$19.99/month Monthly
Premium ~$199.99/month Monthly
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Adobe Firefly free?
Yes, there's a free plan with a limited number of monthly generative credits.
What can Adobe Firefly generate?
Images, text effects, vector graphics, video clips, and sound effects from text prompts.
Is Adobe Firefly integrated into Photoshop?
Yes, Firefly powers features like Generative Fill directly inside Photoshop and other Creative Cloud apps.
Does Firefly have a mobile app?
Yes, Adobe launched standalone Firefly apps for iOS and Android in 2025.