Adobe Firefly can add, replace, remove, and expand parts of an image in a browser. The interface has changed since this tutorial was recorded in 2023, but the central workflow remains useful: select a precise area, describe the intended result, compare alternatives, and inspect the edit at full size.
Watch the archived walkthrough on YouTube
Open the current Firefly editor
From Firefly, open the Image module and choose Edit image or generate an image. Upload a file you own or are authorized to edit, then select Fill. Use the current editor rather than following the exact position of buttons in the archived video.
Replace or add an object
Brush over the area to change. Include a little surrounding context so the model can blend edges, but avoid selecting unrelated objects. Adjust brush size and hardness, use Select more or Select less to refine the mask, then describe the replacement with its material, color, perspective, and lighting.
Remove an unwanted object
Select the object and part of its shadow or reflection, then leave the prompt blank or describe the background that should replace it. Inspect texture repetition and edge smearing. Complex reflections, patterned fabric, and overlapping hair often require several passes.
Change or remove a background
Firefly includes a Remove background command. For a generated replacement, keep the subject selection clean and describe the setting, time of day, depth of field, and light direction. Check whether the new background matches the subject’s shadows and color temperature.
Expand the canvas
Generative Expand can extend an image to freeform or preset aspect ratios. Drag the crop boundary, optionally describe what should fill the new area, and generate alternatives. This is useful for converting a portrait image into a banner, but it can invent objects that were never present, so do not treat the expanded area as documentary evidence.
Use reference images carefully
A reference can guide the look of a generated fill. Use references you have permission to upload and do not ask the model to imitate a living artist or reproduce protected characters. Keep the original file and document the source of any assets used in commercial work.
Credits and plans
Credit consumption varies by model and action. Firefly shows the current consumption near the generation control; check it before running many variations. Product access and plan entitlements can change, so avoid relying on old “free” claims.
Final QA checklist
- Zoom to 100% and inspect seams, hands, faces, text, reflections, and shadows.
- Compare the result with the original to confirm nothing else changed.
- Verify that product details and logos remain accurate.
- Export in the correct color space and dimensions.
- Retain the editable file, original image, and permission records.
Related tools
For video work, see our HeyGen guide and vidIQ guide. The original tutorial also links to Filmora, plus related Photoshop demonstrations at this video and this workflow.
Verdict
Firefly Generative Fill is effective for concept work, background changes, cleanup, and format expansion. It does not eliminate the need for careful masking, factual review, rights checks, and a full-resolution inspection before publishing.