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iOS 27 AI photo editing compared to Photoshop's generative features
Key points
- iOS 27 features enhanced Clean Up and new Extend AI tools.
- Comparison tested object removal and image extension.
- Photos edited on iPhone 18 Pro Max running iOS 27.0.
- Photoshop tests used version 27.10.0 with Firefly Fill & Expand.
Introduction to AI Photo Editing Tools
Adobe Photoshop has offered generative AI features for object removal and image extension since 2023. Apple's iOS 27 now includes an improved Clean Up tool and a new Extend tool, prompting a comparison between the two platforms' capabilities.
Methodology for Comparison
The comparison involved testing both object removal and image extension using six photos. All photos were originally shot on an iPhone 17 Pro Max and edited on an iPhone 18 Pro Max running iOS 27.0. Photoshop tests were conducted on a MacBook Pro using Adobe Photoshop 27.10.0 with the “Firefly Fill & Expand” model.
Testing Object Removal
For object removal, the iOS 27 Clean Up tool was set to 'Auto'. In Photoshop, objects were selected using the Object Selection Tool or Lasso Tool, followed by Generative Fill with a blank prompt. The initial test involved removing a red chair, where iOS 27 produced a believable result, with a minor error in reconstructing a rivet.
Testing Image Extension
The Extend tool in iOS Photos has limits on how far an image can be expanded. To maintain consistency, Photoshop's extension was matched to the size generated by Apple's Photos. Efforts were made to keep HDR appearance consistent across edits, though minor variations occurred.
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Reporting from
Apple's iOS 27 introduces an improved Clean Up tool and a new Extend tool for AI photo editing. A comparison was conducted against Adobe Photoshop's generative AI features for object removal and image extension, using photos taken on an iPhone 17 Pro Max and edited on an iPhone 18 Pro Max.