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Neural Filters in Adobe Photoshop use machine learning to edit, enhance, and transform photos automatically so creatives can work faster and experiment with new looks.

Overview

Neural Filters are a suite of AI-powered tools built into Adobe Photoshop. They use Adobe Sensei (the company’s machine learning engine) to automate complex edits—like skin smoothing, facial adjustments, colorization, style transfer, and image restoration—within seconds.

Traditional photo retouching and restoration can take hours. Neural Filters reduce that to minutes. They’re most valuable for photographers, digital artists, and content creators who want professional results without manual masking or brushwork. They also let users experiment safely—edits are non-destructive and can be previewed before applying.

The filters process images locally or in the cloud (depending on the filter type). Users open the Filter > Neural Filters panel, select an AI model (e.g., “Skin Smoothing,” “Colorize,” “Depth Blur”), and adjust sliders for intensity. Some filters require a Creative Cloud login for cloud processing.

Details

Tool Launch / Founded Date

2020-10-20 (approx.)

Best for

Photographers, digital artists, creative agencies, marketing teams, and social media content creators

Access Type

Paid subscription via Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop plan or All Apps plan)

Licensing Model

Proprietary; commercial use permitted under Photoshop’s standard license. Output rights follow Adobe’s content terms (no resale of standalone AI outputs).

Feature

  • AI-powered filters for retouching, colorizing, and restoring photos
  • “Skin Smoothing,” “Depth Blur,” “Colorize,” and “Smart Portrait” tools
  • Cloud-based processing for high-complexity filters
  • Non-destructive edits—applied on new layers or masks
  • One-click photo restoration for old or damaged images
  • Style transfer that mimics the look of famous paintings
  • Facial expression, gaze, and lighting adjustments
  • Integrated directly into Photoshop UI
  • Regular updates through Adobe Sensei and Creative Cloud

Pricing Tables

Photoshop Plan
$22.99/month
  • Full Photoshop access (desktop + iPad)
  • All Neural Filters included
  • 100GB cloud storage
Creative Cloud Photography Plan
$19.99/month
  • Photoshop + Lightroom
  • Includes core Neural Filters
  • 1TB storage (Lightroom cloud)
All Apps Plan
$59.99/month
  • Full suite of 20+ Creative Cloud apps
  • All advanced AI filters and cross-app integration
  • 100GB storage

Analytics

Traffic Analysis

Domain Rating
96
Organic Traffic
132672588
Majority Users
United States

Visits Over Time

No visit data found.

Traffic Sources

No traffic data found.

Last Update Date: 2025-11-10

FAQ

Can I use Neural Filter results commercially?
Yes. Edits created in Photoshop can be used commercially under your Adobe license, as long as you comply with Adobe’s general content terms.
Which filters are still in beta?
As of 2025, filters like “Smart Portrait,” “Depth Blur,” and “Color Transfer” remain in beta. Results can vary by image type.
Do Neural Filters replace manual editing?
Not entirely. They’re best seen as accelerators—great for starting edits fast, but you’ll still want to fine-tune manually for perfect results.
What’s included in the free trial?
The 7-day Photoshop trial includes all Neural Filters, though cloud-based processing may have limited quota.
Can I edit or refine AI-generated results?
Absolutely. All filters apply changes non-destructively, so you can fine-tune results using masks, layers, or adjustment tools.
Are the AI models trained on user images?
Adobe states that user images are not used to train its models unless the user opts in via Creative Cloud settings.
Do Neural Filters work offline?
Some filters (like Skin Smoothing) work offline, but others—like Colorize or Smart Portrait—require internet access for cloud processing.

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