There has been a new update to Photoshop called Photoshop 2024. The most notable new feature is that Generative AI is now out of beta and available to everyone. This means that users can now use Generative Fill and Generative Expand to create and edit images in various new and exciting ways.
Generative Fill allows users to fill in missing or unwanted areas of an image with realistic and creative results. For example, users can use Generative Fill to remove distractions from a photo, add new objects, or create seamless blends between different textures.
Generative Expand allows users to enlarge an image without sacrificing quality. This is done by using AI to fill in the missing pixels with realistic content. Generative Expand can create larger prints, social media posts, and other graphics.
In addition to Generative AI, the new update to Photoshop 2024 also includes some other new features and improvements, such as:
- New interactions in the Remove tool
- More contextual task bars in masking workflows
- Improved startup performance
- Color picker and swatches are now available in Photoshop on the iPad
- Import and open Lightroom images in Photoshop on the iPad
- View generative layer variations in the Properties panel in Photoshop on the web
Overall, the new update to Photoshop 2024 is significant, with many new features and improvements that will interest both casual and professional users.
The recommended computer hardware requirements for running Photoshop 2024 on Windows and Mac OSX are as follows:
Windows
- Processor: Intel 6th Generation or newer processor or AMD equivalent with SSE4.1 support
- Operating system: Windows 10 version 21H1 (version 21H2 recommended); Windows 11 (version 21H2)
- RAM: 16 GB or more
- Graphics card: GPU with Metal support; 4 GB of GPU memory
- Monitor resolution: 1920 x 1080 display or greater
- Hard disk space: 100 GB of available hard disk space
Mac OSX
- Processor: ARM-based Apple Silicon processor
- Operating system: macOS Big Sur (version 11.2.2) or later
- RAM: 16 GB or more
- Graphics card: GPU with Metal support; 4 GB of GPU memory
- Monitor resolution: 1920 x 1080 display or greater
- Hard disk space: 100 GB of available hard disk space
It is important to note that these are just the recommended requirements. If you are planning on using Photoshop for more demanding tasks, such as working with large files or using complex filters and effects, you may need a more powerful computer.
Here are some additional tips for optimizing Photoshop performance:
- Use a fast SSD for your operating system and Photoshop installation.
- Set up scratch disks on a separate SSD or HDD.
- Close any unnecessary programs when you are using Photoshop.
- Keep your graphics card drivers up to date.
Get the full minimum and recommended requirements at this Adobe help page: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/system-requirements.html
By following these tips, you can ensure that Photoshop runs smoothly and efficiently on your computer.