A: Some (Skin Smoothing, Smart Portrait) require first-time download. After that, they work offline. Generative Fill always requires internet.

Select an area, type a prompt, and watch Photoshop match the lighting, perspective, and depth of field of your original photo.

Users experience faster rendering times for heavy neural filters and complex multi-layered files.

The 25.1 update bridges the gap between traditional raster editing and descriptive, text-to-image AI creation. Here are the core features driving this version. Generative Fill (Powered by Adobe Firefly)

On Apple Silicon MacBooks and Desktops, Photoshop V25.1 runs natively without the need for Rosetta 2 translation. Neural Filters and Generative AI preview rendering utilize the Apple Neural Engine, decreasing processing times by up to 30% compared to older versions. Battery efficiency on MacBooks is also improved during heavy rendering cycles. 3. Workflow Comparison: Old vs. New Photoshop Methods