Adobe
Adobe Firefly & Express online creative and image processing suite (benchmarked across 4 capabilities: Image generation, Object removal, Image upscaling & Background removal)
Product node overview & trust baseline
Operator provenance, privacy baseline and site-wide pricing belong directly to the product node and are inherited across linked task edgesAdobe, operated by Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE; San Jose, California, USA) under a "Free tier + subscription" model, has 4 published task assessments on RealTest (Image generation 90/100, Object removal 89/100, Image upscaling 88/100, Background removal 77/100). Image generation (Firefly Image 5), object removal, and image upscaling all export watermark-free full-size PNGs within the free daily allowance, while background removal exports full-res PNGs without login.
San Jose, California, USA · Domain registered 1986 / Firefly pipeline 2023–2026
Provenance baseline: 20/20 · Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE, creator of Photoshop, Creative Cloud, and Firefly), global authority in digital imaging.
Four US individual Firefly monthly plans and four credit add-on subscriptions are listed. Pro Plus/Premium first-year promotions end October 21, with regular prices separately shown. Official pages do not quantify daily free removal counts or regional tax amounts. Generative credits concern other AI features and do not establish a payment requirement for free removal.
Pricing transparency baseline: 35/35 · Cancellation: Self-serve cancellation in Adobe Account (monthly plans cancel anytime; annual billed-monthly plans subject to Adobe terms)
Temporary presigned S3/Blob URLs expire in 4 hours under Adobe enterprise privacy standards
Adobe Experience Platform / Alloy
Product-level pricing & rules baseline
Verified plans, billing periods and cancellation terms owned by this product node; task-specific credit costs and free export limits are detailed per capability edge belowUS individual Firefly web free feature and four monthly subscriptions; excludes student/business, full Creative Cloud and other regions; includes four generative credit add-on subscriptions · 2026-10-20
Count and free export specification are not stated; subsequent generative editing may require separate credits
First-year promotion advertised through October 21; regular price USD 49.99/month. Renewal and eligibility follow the offer terms.
Rules [1]First-year promotion advertised through October 21; regular price USD 199.99/month. Renewal and eligibility follow the offer terms.
Rules [1]9 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
Four US individual Firefly monthly plans and four credit add-on subscriptions are listed. Pro Plus/Premium first-year promotions end October 21, with regular prices separately shown. Official pages do not quantify daily free removal counts or regional tax amounts. Generative credits concern other AI features and do not establish a payment requirement for free removal.
Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Self-serve cancellation in Adobe Account (monthly plans cancel anytime; annual billed-monthly plans subject to Adobe terms)
Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
US individual Firefly subscriptions ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Official generative credit add-on subscriptions ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Archived official pricing sources: Official plans and usage terms (2026-10-20) [text snapshot ↗] · US individual Firefly subscriptions (2026-10-20) [text snapshot ↗] · Official generative credit add-on subscriptions (2026-10-20) [text snapshot ↗]
Capability map & linked task edges
Whenever a capability passes fixed-fixture testing, an edge is automatically linked between this product node and the task topic for horizontal comparison.
| Linked task edge | Score | Assessment · historical test | Test scope & delivery | Inspect capability / follow edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background removal | 77/100 | Free full-size export without login opens the Firefly editor; the subject is retained, but gaps between curls need cleanup. | 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-16 Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached | |
| Image generation | 90/100 | Free Adobe daily allowance runs Firefly Image 5 (1:1, 1K) to export a 1024×1024 unwatermarked PNG in 6.21s server wait with exact sign text and object counts, though the robot hand uses a 3-ring clamp; login and daily limits apply. | 1024 × 1024 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-21 Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Fixed English prompt · Output attached | |
| Object removal | 89/100 | Adobe’s editor delivers full-size watermark-free results within its free allowance and supports further edits; login and generation limits apply. | 2048×2048 (Full-Res Unwatermarked PNG) · Historical description; output not attached Historical test · 2026-10-16 Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Fixed occlusion fixture · Historical page record; output not attached | |
| Image upscaling | 88/100 | Adobe’s upscaler delivers watermark-free 4× output within its free allowance, with clear scale and size controls; login and daily limits apply. | 2048×2048 (4.0x Unwatermarked JPG) · Historical description; output not attached Historical test · 2026-10-16 Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Fixed low-resolution fixture · Historical page record; output not attached |
Tested task edges (with scores and native artifacts) are strictly separated from discovered untested capabilities (unscored).
Peer product comparison across shared task edges
Matched by overlapping tested task edges; compare site-wide billing models alongside per-task benchmark scoresThe official pricing page and credit table state that guests get 5 free runs and registered Free accounts receive 10 one-time Nero Credits (Standard/Photo/Anime 2× costs 1 credit/image, 4× costs 2 credits/image, paid-only 8× costs 4 credits/image). Standard monthly is USD 21.95/month promotional (regular USD 24.99/month, 300 credits/month). The yearly promo banner displays only "7.66 USD per month" (3,000 credits/year) without printing the annual invoice total before login, so the annual total is marked unverified.
- Background removal：Adobe 77/100 vs Nero AI 80/100
- Image generation：Adobe 90/100 vs Nero AI 91/100
- Object removal：Adobe 89/100 vs Nero AI 77/100
- Image upscaling：Adobe 88/100 vs Nero AI 84/100
Actual annual charges $59.99/$263.99. A 3-day trial is offered; cancel before expiry to avoid charges. Exact daily free count is unspecified. The 11,500-credit pack includes a current 1,500-credit bonus.
- Background removal：Adobe 77/100 vs PicWish 83/100
- Image generation：Adobe 90/100 vs PicWish 85/100
- Object removal：Adobe 89/100 vs PicWish 84/100
- Image upscaling：Adobe 88/100 vs PicWish 82/100
High-volume tiers expanded; removal costs 1 credit/image, other operations differ. Taxes are not stated on the cards.
- Background removal：Adobe 77/100 vs Cutout.pro 81/100
- Image generation：Adobe 90/100 vs Cutout.pro 87/100
- Object removal：Adobe 89/100 vs Cutout.pro 73/100
- Image upscaling：Adobe 88/100 vs Cutout.pro 87/100
The feature FAQ confirms watermark-free transparent PNG/blurred-background downloads with a free account; replacing with a new background allows one free download per day, while premium backgrounds require a subscription. The pricing table says Limited without quantifying daily transparent-PNG limits. General AI credits or the one-daily replacement limit are not applied to transparent cutouts.
- Background removal：Adobe 77/100 vs MyEdit 67/100
- Image generation：Adobe 90/100 vs MyEdit 88/100
- Object removal：Adobe 89/100 vs MyEdit 57/100
- Image upscaling：Adobe 88/100 vs MyEdit 67/100
The legacy Adobe Express background-remover URL now redirects to the upgraded Adobe Firefly visual pipeline (/products/firefly/features/remove-background.html).
Linked capability test: Background removal
2026-10-16 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Task quality
Hair and subject are largely retained; some background remains between curls.
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Edge error MAD: 0.1235 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 49.851 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.850% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.442% (Lower is better)
- Fixture findings
Hair and subject are largely retained; some background remains between curls.
- Original historical observation
Very high foreground hair preservation (fg_recall=99.85%) in a 9.23MB 2048×2048 PNG, though a small patch of bookshelf background remained inside left curly hair gaps (bg_leak=0.442%, mad_band=0.1235, SAD(k)=49.85).
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Designers and everyday users who value Adobe's enterprise privacy standards and want a zero-login 2048×2048 full-res PNG
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
2048×2048 (Guests directly download full 2048×2048 PNG without sign-in; supports files up to 50MB)
- Watermark observation
None
- Batch & API
Batch workflows available via Photoshop, Lightroom, or Creative Cloud APIs
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
2048 × 2048
- Attached file dimensions
2048 × 2048 · PNG
Speed & reliability
About 11.98s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 7.75s · End-to-end reference: 11.98s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-16 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
No login in this run
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
No login in this test
- Sign-in methods
No login required for background removal and full-res PNG download; Adobe sign-in only needed for Generative Fill in Firefly
- Manual adjustment
Seamlessly opens in Adobe Firefly canvas for Remove brush & Generative Fill
- Interaction observations
Removed the legacy mandatory Adobe ID sign-in wall for downloading! Clicking Download immediately saves the PNG while opening firefly.adobe.com/hub in a new tab (-2 pts) alongside a floating chat bubble (-2 pts).
Background & reputation
Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
The legacy Adobe Express background-remover URL now redirects to the upgraded Adobe Firefly visual pipeline (/products/firefly/features/remove-background.html).
- Operator
Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE)
- Recorded origin
San Jose, California, USA
- Domain history record
Domain registered 1986 / Firefly pipeline 2023–2026
- Background & reputation assessment
Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE, creator of Photoshop, Creative Cloud, and Firefly), global authority in digital imaging.
- External reputation record
Users historically criticized Adobe Express for forcing sign-in before download; our 2026 test confirms the migrated Firefly page now lets guests download full-res PNGs without logging in.
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing；Claims deletion within 4 hours; deletion not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
Adobe Experience Platform / Alloy
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Backed by Adobe Creative Cloud enterprise blob storage (acp-aep-cs-blobstore-prod-va6-data.adobe.io) with signed temporary URLs and strict enterprise privacy commitments.
- Retention statement
Claims deletion within 4 hours; deletion not independently verified
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
Quick web background removal & full-res download are free without login; generative AI features in Firefly use Generative Credits
File formats (JPG/PNG/WEBP) and 50MB limit are disclosed directly inside the upload dropzone
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Background removal (9 records)
US individual Firefly web free feature and four monthly subscriptions; excludes student/business, full Creative Cloud and other regions; includes four generative credit add-on subscriptions · 2026-10-20
Count and free export specification are not stated; subsequent generative editing may require separate credits
First-year promotion advertised through October 21; regular price USD 49.99/month. Renewal and eligibility follow the offer terms.
Rules [1]First-year promotion advertised through October 21; regular price USD 199.99/month. Renewal and eligibility follow the offer terms.
Rules [1]9 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
Four US individual Firefly monthly plans and four credit add-on subscriptions are listed. Pro Plus/Premium first-year promotions end October 21, with regular prices separately shown. Official pages do not quantify daily free removal counts or regional tax amounts. Generative credits concern other AI features and do not establish a payment requirement for free removal.
Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Self-serve cancellation in Adobe Account (monthly plans cancel anytime; annual billed-monthly plans subject to Adobe terms)
Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
US individual Firefly subscriptions ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Official generative credit add-on subscriptions ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 77.2/100
Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.
Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1
Honesty & reputation · 96/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 40 / 40 | Landing page clearly states 'Remove the background from your image for free' and 'File must be JPEG (JPG), PNG, or WEBP and up to 50MB'; real-machine testing confirms guests download a 2048×2048 full-res PNG (9.23MB) without any sign-in wall. | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 16 / 20 | Removed the legacy mandatory Adobe ID sign-in wall for downloading! Clicking Download immediately saves the PNG while opening firefly.adobe.com/hub in a new tab (-2 pts) alongside a floating chat bubble (-2 pts). | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 25 / 25 | Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE, creator of Photoshop, Creative Cloud, and Firefly), global authority in digital imaging. | Evidence C → |
| Engineering & privacy | 15 / 15 | Backed by Adobe Creative Cloud enterprise blob storage (acp-aep-cs-blobstore-prod-va6-data.adobe.io) with signed temporary URLs and strict enterprise privacy commitments. | Evidence B → |
Capability · 69.1/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 39.1 / 65 | Transition band error mad_band=0.1235 · Global SAD(k)=49.851 · Foreground recall 99.85% / Background leak 0.442% | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 | True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (Guests directly download full 2048×2048 PNG without sign-in; supports files up to 50MB) | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 10 / 15 | Network-observed server wait: 7.75s (API mode: async; network upload 0.01s / end-to-end 11.98s shown for reference only, never penalized) | Evidence A → |
Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.
Linked capability test: Image generation
2026-10-21 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Task quality
'REALTEST 2026' lettering and 3 red apples + 2 blue ceramic mugs are 100% accurate; the retro robot hand is stylized as a 3-ring clamp rather than 5 distinct fingers (59.0/65).
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Not verified
- Fixture findings
'REALTEST 2026' lettering and 3 red apples + 2 blue ceramic mugs are 100% accurate; the retro robot hand is stylized as a 3-ring clamp rather than 5 distinct fingers (59.0/65).
- Original historical observation
Strong typography and object counting (59.0/65): 'REALTEST 2026' text and 3 red apples + 2 blue ceramic mugs are 100% exact, while the retro robot hand is stylized as a 3-segment brass clamp instead of 5 distinct fingers.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Commercial creators needing copyright-safe C2PA imagery, exact sign typography, and seamless handoff to Photoshop Web
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
1024 × 1024 · PNG · Check watermark record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
1024 × 1024 · PNG · Check watermark record
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
1024×1024 (1K PNG)
- Watermark observation
No visible watermark (native 1024×1024 RGB PNG with C2PA metadata)
- Batch & API
Supports composition reference upload, mosaic/carousel history view, and one-click opening in Photoshop Web
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
1024 × 1024
- Attached file dimensions
1024 × 1024 · PNG
Speed & reliability
About 6.82s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 6.21s · End-to-end reference: 6.82s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-21 · anchor_t2i_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
Login required in this run
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
Account required in this test
- Sign-in methods
Supports free Google / Apple / Facebook / Email Adobe account sign-in
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Left inspector clearly exposes Model (Firefly Image 5), Aspect Ratio (1:1), and Resolution (1K); hovering the generated image provides one-click Download or Open in Photoshop Web. A dismissible 30%-off banner appears below the canvas without blocking export.
Background & reputation
Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE)
- Recorded origin
San Jose, CA, USA
- Domain history record
Founded 1982 (domain registered 1986)
- Background & reputation assessment
Flagship Firefly Image 5 model by Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE), trained on licensed Adobe Stock content with built-in C2PA Content Credentials.
- External reputation record
Not verified
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
Not verified
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Dispatches async generation via POST image-v5.ff.adobe.io/v1/images/generate-async and polls bks-epo8552.adobe.io/v2/jobs/result (network-observed server wait 6.21s), delivering a native 1024×1024 lossless RGB PNG.
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
Free Adobe account includes daily free generations ('Daily free generations' badge in prompt bar) supporting Firefly Image 5 (1K)
Prompt bar explicitly displays remaining daily free generations before and after each run
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Image generation (9 records)
US individual Firefly web free feature and four monthly subscriptions; excludes student/business, full Creative Cloud and other regions; includes four generative credit add-on subscriptions · 2026-10-20
Count and free export specification are not stated; subsequent generative editing may require separate credits
First-year promotion advertised through October 21; regular price USD 49.99/month. Renewal and eligibility follow the offer terms.
Rules [1]First-year promotion advertised through October 21; regular price USD 199.99/month. Renewal and eligibility follow the offer terms.
Rules [1]9 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
Four US individual Firefly monthly plans and four credit add-on subscriptions are listed. Pro Plus/Premium first-year promotions end October 21, with regular prices separately shown. Official pages do not quantify daily free removal counts or regional tax amounts. Generative credits concern other AI features and do not establish a payment requirement for free removal.
Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Self-serve cancellation in Adobe Account (monthly plans cancel anytime; annual billed-monthly plans subject to Adobe terms)
Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
US individual Firefly subscriptions ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Official generative credit add-on subscriptions ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 90.1/100
Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.
Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_t2i_v1
Honesty & reputation · 88/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 28 / 35 | Landing page provides a prompt entry box and 'Go to Firefly' link; signing in with a free Adobe account on firefly.adobe.com/generate/images displays 'Daily free generations (2 left today)' and exports a native 1024×1024 unwatermarked PNG (1.41MB) using Firefly Image 5 (1:1, 1K). | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 26 / 30 | Left inspector clearly exposes Model (Firefly Image 5), Aspect Ratio (1:1), and Resolution (1K); hovering the generated image provides one-click Download or Open in Photoshop Web. A dismissible 30%-off banner appears below the canvas without blocking export. | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 20 / 20 | Flagship Firefly Image 5 model by Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE), trained on licensed Adobe Stock content with built-in C2PA Content Credentials. | Evidence A → |
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 | Dispatches async generation via POST image-v5.ff.adobe.io/v1/images/generate-async and polls bks-epo8552.adobe.io/v2/jobs/result (network-observed server wait 6.21s), delivering a native 1024×1024 lossless RGB PNG. | Evidence A → |
Capability · 91/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 59 / 65 | Text rendering (25.0/25: Wooden sign prints 'REALTEST 2026' across two lines with 100% accurate spelling) · Count & color binding (20.0/20: Exactly 3 red apples on the left and 2 blue ceramic mugs on the right on a dark oak table) · Anatomy & structure (14.0/20: Vintage brass robot's right arm holds the sign stick with a 3-ring + thumb clamp claw rather than 5 distinct humanoid fingers). | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 | Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); native export is a 1024×1024 (1K) RGB lossless PNG (1,412,597 bytes) with C2PA Content Credentials (12/12). | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 12 / 15 | 2026-10-21 same-run CDP network timing: 6.21s server wait from POST image-v5.ff.adobe.io/v1/images/generate-async to terminal GET bks-epo8552.adobe.io/v2/jobs/result poll (6.82s end-to-end, async_verified) (12.0/15). | Evidence A → |
Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.
Linked capability test: Object removal
2026-10-16 · No native output attached. Page evidence alone cannot establish export specifications or file validity.
Task quality
Removed all three signs and generated replacement background; new content may differ from the original scene.
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Not verified
- Fixture findings
Removed all three signs and generated replacement background; new content may differ from the original scene.
- Original historical observation
Adobe Firefly's Generative Remove ('Powered by Photoshop') demonstrates deep scene understanding at full 2048×2048 resolution: it erases all 3 signs completely, organically places a potted succulent inside the wooden counter shelf, and rebuilds sharp book spines and hanging vines.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Designers and photographers who need Photoshop-grade generative retouching, native 2048px+ unwatermarked PNG exports, and commercial IP safety
- Result & output evidence
No native output obtained; the preview does not establish final export quality.
Delivery capabilities
2048×2048 (Full-Res Unwatermarked PNG) · Historical description; output not attached · Check watermark record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
2048×2048 (Full-Res Unwatermarked PNG) · Historical description; output not attached · Check watermark record
No native output is attached; check the evidence for specification and watermark claims.
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
2048×2048 (Full-Res Unwatermarked PNG)
- Watermark observation
None (100% watermark-free)
- Batch & API
Supports additive/subtractive brush selection, one-click Skin Cleanup, and version history
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
Not verified
- Attached file dimensions
Not verified
Speed & reliability
About 13.2s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 11.8s · End-to-end reference: 13.2s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-16 · anchor_inpaint_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
Login required in this run; manual adjustment recorded
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
Account required in this test
- Sign-in methods
Free Adobe account sign-in via Google, Apple, Facebook, or email
- Manual adjustment
Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow
- Interaction observations
Unified Firefly Image Editor ('Powered by Photoshop') integrates Retouch & Remove, Generative Fill, Upscale, and Remove Background in one clean workspace with zero popup ads or credit-card gates.
Background & reputation
Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE)
- Recorded origin
San Jose, California, USA
- Domain history record
Founded 1982 (Creator of Photoshop and Adobe Firefly)
- Background & reputation assessment
Official Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) Firefly Generative Remove engine trained on licensed Adobe Stock with C2PA Content Credentials support.
- External reputation record
Not verified
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
Not verified
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Supports up to 100MB uploads without client pre-downscaling, delivering native 2048×2048 full-resolution unwatermarked PNGs.
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
Free Adobe accounts receive daily complimentary generative credits with full-resolution 2048×2048 PNG exports
Bottom toolbar clearly states daily free generation allowance and top-right Download exports without watermarks
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Object removal (9 records)
US individual Firefly web free feature and four monthly subscriptions; excludes student/business, full Creative Cloud and other regions; includes four generative credit add-on subscriptions · 2026-10-20
Count and free export specification are not stated; subsequent generative editing may require separate credits
First-year promotion advertised through October 21; regular price USD 49.99/month. Renewal and eligibility follow the offer terms.
Rules [1]First-year promotion advertised through October 21; regular price USD 199.99/month. Renewal and eligibility follow the offer terms.
Rules [1]9 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
Four US individual Firefly monthly plans and four credit add-on subscriptions are listed. Pro Plus/Premium first-year promotions end October 21, with regular prices separately shown. Official pages do not quantify daily free removal counts or regional tax amounts. Generative credits concern other AI features and do not establish a payment requirement for free removal.
Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Self-serve cancellation in Adobe Account (monthly plans cancel anytime; annual billed-monthly plans subject to Adobe terms)
Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
US individual Firefly subscriptions ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Official generative credit add-on subscriptions ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 88.9/100
Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.
Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_inpaint_v1
Honesty & reputation · 88/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 28 / 35 | Landing page accepts direct uploads up to 100MB (01_landing.png) and opens the unified Firefly Image Editor after free Adobe sign-in; bottom bar clearly indicates daily free generations (02_workspace.png) and exports a native 2048×2048 unwatermarked PNG (Firefly.png, 03_download.png). | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 26 / 30 | Unified Firefly Image Editor ('Powered by Photoshop') integrates Retouch & Remove, Generative Fill, Upscale, and Remove Background in one clean workspace with zero popup ads or credit-card gates. | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 20 / 20 | Official Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) Firefly Generative Remove engine trained on licensed Adobe Stock with C2PA Content Credentials support. | Evidence A → |
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 | Supports up to 100MB uploads without client pre-downscaling, delivering native 2048×2048 full-resolution unwatermarked PNGs. | Evidence A → |
Capability · 89.3/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 57.8 / 65 | Masked GT Reconstruction (26.8/30: structural PSNR=15.95dB · SSIM=0.5375 with strong semantic object synthesis) · Unmasked Fidelity (17.0/20: native 2048px output) · Texture Continuity (14.0/15: Photoshop-grade commercial finish on wood grain, book spines, and potted plants) | Evidence B → |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 | Exports native 2048×2048 full-resolution unwatermarked PNG for free (20/20) | Evidence B → |
| Processing speed | 11.5 / 15 | Firefly Generative Remove cloud 2048×2048 3-zone inpainting completes in ~11.8s | Evidence B → |
Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.
Linked capability test: Image upscaling
2026-10-16 · No native output attached. Page evidence alone cannot establish export specifications or file validity.
Task quality
Tested scale 4×; historical record only
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Tested scale: 4×
- Fixture findings
The tested 4× upscale retained sign text and detail; findings cover the fixed fixture only.
- Original historical observation
Adobe Firefly Upscaler ('Powered by Photoshop') excels at faithful super-resolution: it unlocks 4x (2048×2048) on the free tier, achieves 26.91dB PSNR and 0.8839 SSIM, sharpens the brass robot's finger joints and carved sign text, and preserves the fine calibration plate text and frequency gratings without hallucination.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Design and photography workflows requiring true 4x (2048×2048) faithful super-resolution without AI hallucination distorting text or facial features
- Result & output evidence
No native output obtained; the preview does not establish final export quality.
Delivery capabilities
2048×2048 (4.0x Unwatermarked JPG) · Historical description; output not attached · Check watermark record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
2048×2048 (4.0x Unwatermarked JPG) · Historical description; output not attached · Check watermark record
No native output is attached; check the evidence for specification and watermark claims.
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
2048×2048 (4.0x Unwatermarked JPG)
- Watermark observation
None (100% watermark-free)
- Batch & API
Seamlessly chains upscaled results into Generative Remove or Remove Background within the same canvas
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
Not verified
- Attached file dimensions
Not verified
Speed & reliability
About 8.2s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 7.4s · End-to-end reference: 8.2s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-16 · anchor_upscale_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
Login required in this run
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
Account required in this test
- Sign-in methods
Free Adobe account sign-in via Google, Apple, Facebook, or email
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Clean workspace ('Powered by Photoshop') displaying live target dimensions ('W x H 2048×2048') next to the 2x/4x selector, with zero upsell popups or countdown timers.
Background & reputation
Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE)
- Recorded origin
San Jose, California, USA
- Domain history record
Founded 1982 (Creator of Photoshop and Adobe Firefly)
- Background & reputation assessment
Official Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) Firefly Upscaler built on Photoshop Camera Raw Super Resolution and Firefly vision research.
- External reputation record
Not verified
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
Not verified
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Supports 2x and 4x cloud super-resolution (expandable up to 8192×8192) while preserving exact typography and geometry without hallucination.
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
Free Adobe accounts receive daily complimentary upscales ('2 generations left today' shown live) with full 4x (2048×2048) access
Remaining daily free generations and exact output dimensions (2048×2048) are displayed upfront in the bottom toolbar
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Image upscaling (9 records)
US individual Firefly web free feature and four monthly subscriptions; excludes student/business, full Creative Cloud and other regions; includes four generative credit add-on subscriptions · 2026-10-20
Count and free export specification are not stated; subsequent generative editing may require separate credits
First-year promotion advertised through October 21; regular price USD 49.99/month. Renewal and eligibility follow the offer terms.
Rules [1]First-year promotion advertised through October 21; regular price USD 199.99/month. Renewal and eligibility follow the offer terms.
Rules [1]9 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
Four US individual Firefly monthly plans and four credit add-on subscriptions are listed. Pro Plus/Premium first-year promotions end October 21, with regular prices separately shown. Official pages do not quantify daily free removal counts or regional tax amounts. Generative credits concern other AI features and do not establish a payment requirement for free removal.
Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Self-serve cancellation in Adobe Account (monthly plans cancel anytime; annual billed-monthly plans subject to Adobe terms)
Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
US individual Firefly subscriptions ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Official generative credit add-on subscriptions ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 88.4/100
Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.
Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_upscale_v1
Honesty & reputation · 88/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 28 / 35 | Landing page accepts direct uploads (01_landing.png) and opens the unified Firefly Image Editor upon free Adobe login; bottom toolbar unlocks both 2x and 4x upscaling for free users while displaying '2 generations left today' (02_workspace.png), and exports a 2048×2048 unwatermarked image (Firefly.jpg, 03_download.png). | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 26 / 30 | Clean workspace ('Powered by Photoshop') displaying live target dimensions ('W x H 2048×2048') next to the 2x/4x selector, with zero upsell popups or countdown timers. | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 20 / 20 | Official Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) Firefly Upscaler built on Photoshop Camera Raw Super Resolution and Firefly vision research. | Evidence A → |
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 | Supports 2x and 4x cloud super-resolution (expandable up to 8192×8192) while preserving exact typography and geometry without hallucination. | Evidence A → |
Capability · 88.5/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 56.5 / 65 | Full-image PSNR=26.91 dB · SSIM=0.8839 · Edge Correlation edge_corr=0.5729 · High-Frequency Ratio hf_ratio=0.3894 · Calibration Plate PSNR=15.43 dB: at 4x (2048×2048), both the large wooden sign 'REALTEST 2026' and the fine calibration text 'REALTEST 2048px GT / 4X UPSCALE BENCHMARK / 0123456789' remain legible with zero hallucinated characters | Evidence B → |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 | Unlocks full 4.0x (2048×2048) unwatermarked export on the free tier (20/20) | Evidence B → |
| Processing speed | 12 / 15 | Firefly Upscaler cloud 4x (512px -> 2048px) super-resolution completes in ~7.4s | Evidence B → |
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Recorded test date: 2026-10-19