Introducing Adobe's New AI Image Generation Models: Firefly Image Model 4 and Firefly Image Model 4 Ultra
Introduced by Adobe, Firefly Image Model 4 and 4 Ultra: an explanation and why they matter for you.
Adobe has announced two new AI image generation models, Firefly Image Model 4 and Firefly Image Model 4 Ultra, designed to cater to different creative needs. These models, launched in 2025, operate in the cloud via browsers or Adobe apps and integrate into Adobe’s broader Firefly AI ecosystem.
Firefly Image Model 4 is optimized for fast, everyday creative tasks. It can handle about 90% of typical design needs quickly and cost-effectively, making it ideal for general ideation and rapid content creation.
On the other hand, Firefly Image Model 4 Ultra is a premium, paid tier that targets projects requiring much higher detail and photorealism. It excels at rendering complex scenes, human portraits, and small group images with superior realism and precision.
Key differences between the two models are summarized in the table below:
| Feature | Firefly Image Model 4 | Firefly Image Model 4 Ultra | |-------------------------------|--------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | Target use | Rapid, everyday creative needs | High-detail, photorealistic complex projects | | Speed | Fast | Slower, more compute-intensive | | Image quality | Good for general design needs | Superior realism and fine detail | | Use cases | General ideation and concept art | Human portraits, detailed scenes, small groups| | Pricing | Included with base subscription | Requires an additional paid subscription |
Additional Features and Updates
Adobe is also planning to launch a mobile app for Firefly, allowing users to access these powerful image generation tools on the go. The new Firefly models can generate images at up to 2K resolution, making generations more viable for larger uses and printing.
Moreover, users can generate video clips and motion design elements from text or image prompts using the Firefly Video model. This model allows users to control camera angles and specify start and end frames to control shots.
Adobe's Creative Cloud All Apps plan includes 100GB of cloud storage and 1000 monthly generative credits. This plan also grants access to professional apps like Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Adobe Express, Acrobat Pro, and more for half price for three months as part of a current promotion.
Adobe Max London announced updates to AI image generator Firefly, now capable of video and vector generation. The Adobe software guide and the company's website provide more information about the announced updates.
Firefly Boards (formerly Project Concept) in beta offers moodboarding, storyboarding, and brainstorming capabilities. Additionally, both Firefly Boards and the standard app now allow image generation using third-party AI models in Firefly, including Google Imagen 3 and OpenAI's GPT image generation.
Lastly, Adobe's Firefly Vector model is now generally available for text-to-vector generation. Both Firefly Image Model 4 and Firefly Image Model 4 Ultra provide more realistic output and control over structure, style, camera angles, and zooms.
In summary, Firefly Image Model 4 suits quick and broad creative tasks, while Firefly Image Model 4 Ultra is for specialized, professional use cases demanding photorealism and intricate detail. With these new models, Adobe continues to push the boundaries of AI-powered creative tools.
- The fast and efficient Firefly Image Model 4, an everyday creative tool, delivers good image quality suitable for general design needs.
- Adobe's Creative Cloud All Apps plan, available via a mobile app, offers 100GB of cloud storage and 1000 monthly generative credits.
- The Firefly Video model generates video clips and motion design elements from text or image prompts, allowing control over camera angles and specified start and end frames.
- The Firefly Boards (formerly Project Concept) beta version provides moodboarding, storyboarding, and brainstorming capabilities, as well as support for third-party AI models, including Google Imagen 3 and OpenAI's GPT image generation.
- With the launch of Firefly Image Model 4 and Firefly Image Model 4 Ultra, Adobe's AI-powered creative tools now support AI image generation and vector generation.
- Firefly Image Model 4 Ultra, a premium tier, is ideal for generating high-detail, photorealistic images, making it perfect for complex scenes, human portraits, and small group images.
- The Firefly Vector model, now generally available, delivers more realistic output and control over structure, style, camera angles, and zooms.
- In the realm of photography, Adobe's Creative Cloud All Apps plan includes access to professional apps like Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Adobe Express, Acrobat Pro, and more at a discounted price for three months.
- The new Firefly models can generate images at up to 2K resolution, making them suitable for larger uses and printing purposes.
