Photoshop 27.7 Update Removes Tools, Adds Local AI Generative Credits

Adobe officially launched the Photoshop 27.7 update yesterday. The key highlight of this release is the introduction of the "Remove Tool" with on-device AI model support, significantly enhancing privacy security and eliminating dependency on cloud connectivity. Additionally, Adobe has substantially increased the generative AI credits for Creative Cloud subscribers and implemented multiple workflow experience optimizations.

Core Feature One: The Remove Tool Embraces On-Device AI

The standout feature of Photoshop 27.7 is the local processing capability of the Remove Tool. Users can now remove objects directly on their local machine without needing to upload images to the cloud. This change not only addresses privacy concerns but also drastically reduces the need for network bandwidth.

Flexible Switching: Users can freely toggle between cloud and on-device processing based on their hardware, and can download, delete, or manage local AI models at any time.

Hardware Requirements (Mac): To ensure efficient local AI performance, Adobe has set specific hardware standards for Macs: devices must be equipped with an M1 Pro chip or later, have 24GB of RAM or more, and run macOS Sonoma (14.0) or newer. If a device doesn't meet these requirements, the options will be unavailable, and the existing cloud-based processing method will remain in use.

Core Feature Two: Enhanced Generative AI Credits and Firefly Integration

Major Credit Boost: Adobe has significantly raised the creative allowances for subscription users. Eligible Creative Cloud subscribers can now receive up to 100 generative AI credits monthly—a substantial increase from the previous 25—greatly expanding access to Firefly's creative AI features.

Firefly Ideation Boards Integration: The new version deeply integrates Photoshop with Firefly Ideation Boards. Users can share PSD files directly to Ideation Boards to quickly create mood boards and compare variations, streamlining the visual concept development and social media content iteration process.

Other Efficiency and Experience Enhancements

More User-Friendly Workflow:

Background Layer Settings: A new preference allows JPEG files to open directly as standard layers. Users can also create new documents with transparent canvases from the start, removing the need to frequently unlock background layers.

Interface Refresh: The "Save for Web" dialog has been updated with a more modern design.

Performance Improvement: Adobe has restructured the internal measurement module, reducing background telemetry overhead and ensuring faster response times when working with complex documents.

Key Bug Fixes: Adobe has resolved several frequently reported issues, including version conflicts on Windows and problems recognizing WebP files with long path names, further improving software stability.

For creative professionals who prioritize maximum privacy and local processing efficiency, the on-device Remove Tool update is the most valuable evolution in this release. Mac users who meet the hardware requirements are encouraged to update via the Creative Cloud desktop app to experience this new local creation mode.