Neural Filters are a dedicated workspace in Adobe Photoshop that uses and machine learning (ML) via Adobe Sensei to perform complex image edits—like colorizing black-and-white photos or changing facial expressions—with just a few clicks. How Neural Filters Work
: Many filters are stored in the cloud to save local space. If you see a cloud icon
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Instead of just shifting existing pixels like traditional filters, Neural Filters actually based on patterns they’ve learned from millions of other images. Here is a look at how this technology works and how it’s changing the game for creators. The Technology: Inside the "Brain"
Each Neural Filter has been trained using supervised machine learning techniques. Developers feed the AI model thousands of examples showing desirable and undesirable results, teaching the system to recognize patterns and make intelligent decisions. For instance, the Colorize filter learned what colors typically appear in various objects and scenes by analyzing countless color and black-and-white photo pairs. Neural Filters are a dedicated workspace in Adobe
3.1 Data Sources
Neural Filters require Photoshop 22.0 or newer. As of 2026, ensuring you are updated to the latest version (e.g., 26.2) is critical for accessing the newest filters. Here is a look at how this technology
9.3 Inference Pipeline
7.4 Regression Testing
| Category | Description | |----------|-------------| | | Fully released filters ready for daily use; results are stable and meet legal and identity preservation standards | | Beta | Filters still under development; you can test them and provide feedback, but results may be unpredictable | | Wait List | Preview of filters planned for future release; you can vote for features you’re interested in |