What happened
Adobe expanded Photoshop's AI-powered upscaling and color adjustment tools in its 2026 release. Generative Upscale now produces higher resolution output without leaving the app. A new Color and Vibrance adjustment layer matches the controls in Lightroom and gives photographers a faster path to consistent looks.
Why it matters
Adobe is steadily folding AI tools into the Photoshop workflow rather than leaving them in a side panel. The Color and Vibrance change also tightens the link between Lightroom and Photoshop, which has been a long-standing user request from photographers.
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For photo and design users, the upgrade matters most for anyone working at print scale. Photoshop 2026 keeps more steps inside one app, which cuts round trips to outside upscalers and color tools.
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