Adobe unveils major AI enhancements in creative cloud, paving way for agent control

Adobe introduced a significant suite of artificial intelligence updates across its Creative Cloud offerings during Adobe MAX 2026 on November 10. These new features extend AI's role beyond simple tools, enabling advanced editing capabilities in applications like Photoshop and Lightroom. Photoshop now features 'Relight,' allowing users to introduce and modify light sources without altering the original image, alongside 'Generative Reshape' for style variations. The upgraded 'Remove' tool can now erase complex elements such as reflections and shadows while automatically reconstructing the background. Lightroom also gained a Glow effect and an 'Open Eyes' function. Crucially, Adobe previewed the integration of MCP, which will allow external AI agents to directly manipulate local project files in Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and After Effects, preserving editable elements like layers and sequences. This capability is slated for release in early 2027. Furthermore, Premiere Pro utilizes 'Generative Media' for timeline production and offers audio separation to isolate overlapping voices.