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Generative Fill

An AI editing feature that adds, removes, or extends parts of an image from a text prompt, popularized by Adobe Photoshop.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

Generative fill is an AI image-editing feature that adds, removes or extends parts of an image based on a text prompt, blending the result with the surrounding scene. Popularized by Adobe Photoshop, it speeds tasks such as extending backgrounds for new ad formats, removing distractions or creating product scene variations.