Adobe Firefly
Adobe's commercially-safe AI image generator, trained only on licensed content. Integrated across Photoshop, Illustrator, and Express for professional creative workflows.
Pricing verified 2025-07-01
Overview
Adobe Firefly is the go-to AI image generator for commercial use. Trained exclusively on Adobe Stock, openly licensed content, and public domain work, it's the only major AI image tool that guarantees commercial safety with IP indemnification for enterprise customers.
Its deep integration into Photoshop's Generative Fill and Illustrator's vector generation makes it an essential tool for professional designers who need AI capabilities within their existing workflows.
Key features
Commercial Safe
Trained only on licensed content. Adobe provides IP indemnification for enterprise users, making it safe for commercial projects.
Adobe Suite
Integrated directly into Photoshop, Illustrator, Express, and other Adobe apps for seamless creative workflows.
Generative Fill
Select any region in Photoshop and generate new content that perfectly matches lighting, perspective, and style.
Pricing
Free tier: 25 free generative credits per month
| Plan | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 25 monthly generative credits |
| Premium | $4.99/mo | 100 monthly credits, no watermarks |
| Creative Cloud | Included | Credits included with CC subscriptions |
25 monthly generative credits
100 monthly credits, no watermarks
Credits included with CC subscriptions
Pros & cons
Pros
- βCommercially safe with IP indemnification
- βDeep integration into Adobe Creative Suite
- βExcellent Generative Fill in Photoshop
- βProfessional-grade output quality
Cons
- ΓLess creative and artistic than Midjourney
- ΓCredit-based system limits heavy usage
- ΓRequires Adobe subscription for full features
- ΓSlower generation than competitors
How it compares
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe Firefly | β | Freemium | 8.8/10 |
| Midjourney | β | From $10/mo | 9.4/10 |
| DALL-E 3 | β | Freemium | 9.1/10 |
| Stable Diffusion | β | Free | 9/10 |