Any creative professional in Spain knows perfectly well that a large part of their day isn't spent coming up with brilliant ideas, but rather struggling with tedious, repetitive tasks. Adobe seems to have taken note of this and has decided to give its ecosystem a significant boost.
This new wave of updates is set to transform tools we use daily, such as Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro, focusing primarily on making workflows much smoother and less interrupted. The underlying idea is quite simple: less time spent on repetitive processes and more time to unleash pure creativity—something that's especially welcome when deadlines are tight and the volume of files is unmanageable.
New smart features for developing in Lightroom
Lightroom has received one of the best parts of this update, with tools that will save event and portrait photographers hours of work. The new assisted selection system can automatically analyze faces to check if the eyes are open and if the image has adequate sharpness, grouping similar shots so you don't have to manually discard nearly identical photos.
Another new feature that's sure to generate a lot of buzz is the ability to convert photos into videos, powered by technologies like Firefly and Google Veo. This allows you to create short animations from still images , similar to making a photo dance with AI —perfect for those who need to quickly create content for social media without having to use complex video editing software. In addition, a sharpening technology has been integrated that allows you to recover details in intricate textures without needing to export the file to third-party applications.
Streamlined video editing and post-production
In the realm of video, Premiere Pro has significantly improved its masking system, enabling faster and more precise object tracking than ever before. Audio and subtitle enhancements have also been made, now allowing for word-by-word editing directly on the timeline. This facilitates the creation of formats like YouTube Shorts from a mobile device using Adobe Premiere , greatly simplifying fine-tuning without having to deal with massive blocks of text that sometimes create more problems than they solve.
For its part, After Effects takes a step forward to make life easier for those who work in animation and visual effects. The new assisted rotoscoping tool allows for the almost automatic separation of elements from the background , a process that has traditionally been a manual nightmare for any editor. Furthermore, integration with vector files and 3D rendering has been optimized so that moving large projects is no longer a strain on our computers' hardware.
Unlimited graphic design and retouching in Photoshop and Illustrator
Photoshop isn't lagging behind and has introduced a solution to a classic problem: photos taken through glass. The new reflection removal feature can automatically clean up the image , separating those reflections into a separate layer so you can decide how much they appear in the final result. Best of all, some of these generative AI tools can now be used locally , without needing an internet connection, which is a relief for those who work on the go.
For illustrators, the big news is the ability to convert from concept to vector. Now it's possible to take a quick sketch or a hand-drawn image and transform it into an editable vector graphic with a single click, taking advantage of the evolution of 2D and 3D vector work . This dramatically accelerates the initial stages of a design project, allowing you to experiment with different styles and shapes without having to manually trace each line, while maintaining the professional quality expected from software like Illustrator.
This set of updates represents a paradigm shift in how design and editing applications are used, focusing on eliminating technical bottlenecks. Professionals now have much more predictive and capable tools that better understand file content, allowing technology to handle the tedious tasks while the user maintains complete control over the artistic direction of their work.
