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| Background removal | 77/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Image upscaling | 88/100 2048×2048 (4.0x Unwatermarked JPG) · Historical description; output not attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Object removal | 89/100 2048×2048 (Full-Res Unwatermarked PNG) · Historical description; output not attached | 83/100 2048×2048 (Full-Res Unwatermarked PNG) · Historical description; output not attached | Active task |
| Image generation | 90/100 1024 × 1024 · PNG | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | Adobe Firefly Generative Remove Object removal 89/100 Seven-aspect task score Adobe’s editor delivers full-size watermark-free results within its free allowance and supports further edits; login and generation limits apply. Tested export 2048×2048 (Full-Res Unwatermarked PNG) · Historical description; output not attached Historical test · 2026-10-16 | Inpaint-web (Open-Source Browser WebGPU Inpainting) Object removal 83/100 Seven-aspect task score Free open-source, login-free and ad-free on-device processing exports full size; complex bookshelf repairs show blocky texture and need inspection. Tested export 2048×2048 (Full-Res Unwatermarked PNG) · Historical description; output not attached Historical test · 2026-10-16 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | 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 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Firefly web background remover2026-10-20 ↗ Free Free Free Official feature page describes free removal; single JPG/PNG/WebP input up to 50MB Count and free export specification are not stated; subsequent generative editing may require separate credits Firefly Standard2026-10-20 ↗ USD 9.99/month — Monthly 2,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts Rules [1] Firefly Pro2026-10-20 ↗ USD 19.99/month — Monthly 4,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts Rules [1] Firefly Pro Plus2026-10-20 ↗ USD 34.97/month — Monthly 10,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts First-year promotion advertised through October 21; regular price USD 49.99/month. Renewal and eligibility follow the offer terms. Rules [1]Firefly Premium2026-10-20 ↗ USD 139.91/month — Monthly 50,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts First-year promotion advertised through October 21; regular price USD 199.99/month. Renewal and eligibility follow the offer terms. Rules [1]2,000 generative credit add-on2026-10-20 ↗ USD 9.99/month — Monthly 2,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts 7,000 generative credit add-on2026-10-20 ↗ USD 29.99/month — Monthly 7,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts 10,000 generative credit add-on2026-10-20 ↗ USD 49.99/month — Monthly 10,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts 50,000 generative credit add-on2026-10-20 ↗ USD 199.99/month — Monthly 50,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts 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 recordSelf-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 ↗ | Inpaint-web in-browser open-source object removal and upscaling tool · 2026-10-21 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Inpaint-web Open-Source Free2026-10-21 ↗ Free Free Free Free open-source tool without login; unlimited local in-browser object removal and 4x upscaling with full-resolution unwatermarked export. 1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Open-source free web tool (MIT License) powered by client-side WebGPU and WebAssembly. Models run locally in the browser with no registration, paid plans, or usage limits. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCompletely free open-source project with no accounts or billing. Inpaint-web official web workspace ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Free Adobe accounts receive daily complimentary generative credits with full-resolution 2048×2048 PNG exports | 100% free and open-source; unlimited local browser inference and full-resolution exports |
| Cancellation & refunds | Self-serve cancellation in Adobe Account (monthly plans cancel anytime; annual billed-monthly plans subject to Adobe terms) | Completely free open-source project with no accounts or billing. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Bottom toolbar clearly states daily free generation allowance and top-right Download exports without watermarks | Completely free and open-source with zero hidden charges |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Not verified | Not verified |
| Fixture findings | Removed all three signs and generated replacement background; new content may differ from the original scene. | Processes locally with full-size export; smooth areas worked better than complex bookshelf texture. |
| 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. | Inpaint-web runs the MIGAN inpainting model locally in the browser via ONNX Runtime Web, erasing all 3 signs directly on the 2048×2048 image and exporting a full-size PNG without uploading a single byte to any server. Smooth wood surfaces restore cleanly, while complex bookshelves show lightweight client-model texture patterns. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Designers and photographers who need Photoshop-grade generative retouching, native 2048px+ unwatermarked PNG exports, and commercial IP safety | Privacy-conscious users who require 100% local in-browser processing (zero cloud upload) and unlimited free 2048px+ unwatermarked exports |
| Result & output evidence | No native output obtained; the preview does not establish final export quality. | No native output obtained; the preview does not establish final export quality. |
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| 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. | 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) | 2048×2048 (Full-Res Unwatermarked PNG) |
| Watermark observation | None (100% watermark-free) | None (100% watermark-free) |
| Batch & API | Supports additive/subtractive brush selection, one-click Skin Cleanup, and version history | Supports multi-step history snapshots, hold-to-compare original, and built-in local 4x upscaling |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 11.8s · End-to-end reference: 13.2s | Recorded local processing time: 13.8s · End-to-end reference: 13.8s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-16 · anchor_inpaint_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-10-16 · anchor_inpaint_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) |
| Repeated tests & reliability | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. |
| Interaction experience | ||
| Account requirements | Account required in this test | No login in this test |
| Sign-in methods | Free Adobe account sign-in via Google, Apple, Facebook, or email | No registration or login required; works immediately in browser |
| Manual adjustment | Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow | Not verified |
| 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. | Minimalist open-source workspace with zero popups, ads, or email gates; automatically preserves step-by-step history thumbnails along the top bar (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) | Inpaint-web Open Source Project (lxfater) |
| Recorded origin | San Jose, California, USA | Open-Source Developer Community (GitHub: lxfater/inpaint-web) |
| Domain history record | Founded 1982 (Creator of Photoshop and Adobe Firefly) | 2023–Present (Flagship WebGPU client-side AI vision project) |
| Background & reputation assessment | Official Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) Firefly Generative Remove engine trained on licensed Adobe Stock with C2PA Content Credentials support. | Popular GitHub open-source project lxfater/inpaint-web powered by ONNX Runtime Web / WebGPU with fully auditable MIT-licensed source code. |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | On-device processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Supports up to 100MB uploads without client pre-downscaling, delivering native 2048×2048 full-resolution unwatermarked PNGs. | 100% local browser-side WebGPU/WASM execution: once the ONNX model is cached in IndexedDB, all pixel processing happens inside local browser memory with zero server uploads. |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | This flow runs locally; post-close deletion not independently verified |
| Evaluation 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). | 34 / 35 100% free open-source tool (01_landing.png): zero registration, zero login, unlimited runs, and no subscription paywalls. Clicking Download exports a native 2048×2048 unwatermarked PNG (03_download.png). |
| 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. | 29 / 30 Minimalist open-source workspace with zero popups, ads, or email gates; automatically preserves step-by-step history thumbnails along the top bar (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). |
| Background & reputation | 20 / 20 Official Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) Firefly Generative Remove engine trained on licensed Adobe Stock with C2PA Content Credentials support. | 14 / 20 Popular GitHub open-source project lxfater/inpaint-web powered by ONNX Runtime Web / WebGPU with fully auditable MIT-licensed source code. |
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 Supports up to 100MB uploads without client pre-downscaling, delivering native 2048×2048 full-resolution unwatermarked PNGs. | 14 / 15 100% local browser-side WebGPU/WASM execution: once the ONNX model is cached in IndexedDB, all pixel processing happens inside local browser memory with zero server uploads. |
| 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) | 49.5 / 65 Masked GT Reconstruction (21.5/30: structural PSNR=14.63dB · SSIM=0.4166) · Unmasked Fidelity (17.5/20: zero pixel alteration outside brush strokes) · Texture Continuity (10.5/15: smooth wood table restoration, though complex bookshelf spines show stylized MIGAN block patterns) |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Exports native 2048×2048 full-resolution unwatermarked PNG for free (20/20) | 20 / 20 Exports native 2048×2048 full-resolution unwatermarked PNG without login (20/20) |
| Processing speed | 11.5 / 15 Firefly Generative Remove cloud 2048×2048 3-zone inpainting completes in ~11.8s | 9.5 / 15 Client-side ONNX/WASM 2048×2048 local inference takes ~13.8s per stroke with 0.0s network upload overhead |
