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Photoshop January 2026 Update - All 5 New Features Explained

PiXimperfect via YouTube

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Explore Photoshop's January 2026 update (version 27.3) through this comprehensive 14-minute tutorial that examines all five major new features with practical demonstrations and real-world examples. Learn about the new Grain adjustment layer that provides enhanced control over image texture and noise effects. Discover how Clarity and Dehaze have been transformed into dedicated adjustment layers, offering non-destructive editing capabilities for contrast enhancement and atmospheric correction. Examine the significant improvements to Generative Fill and Generative Expand powered by Adobe's latest Firefly model, including enhanced quality and more accurate results. Master the new reference image placement and swapping functionality that streamlines workflow for complex compositing projects. Understand the upgraded Remove Tool's smarter object detection and removal capabilities. Each feature is tested with practical examples, compared against previous methods and models, and analyzed for strengths, limitations, and optimal use cases to help photographers, retouchers, designers, and compositors integrate these tools effectively into their workflows.

Syllabus

Intro
Grain Adjustment
Clarity and Dehaze
New Generative Fill and Expand
Reference Image
Updated Remove Tool
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