Adobe previewed 10 research projects spanning video, audio, photography, 3D, imaging and design at Adobe MAX 2026 Sneaks in Miami Beach on November 11.
Firefly Becomes an AI Creative Studio
Adobe positioned its Firefly platform as an all-in-one “AI creative studio” during the opening presentation, Australian Photography magazine reported. The system now combines Adobe tools with third-party models from Google, OpenAI, Runway, Kling and ByteDance.
A new Creative Agent orchestrates these models based on natural language instructions. “If you bring the vision and judgement, its AI sidekick, the agent, will do the legwork,” Creative Bloq reported of the workflow.
Video and Audio Workflow Previews
Four video previews targeted editing consistency, character testing, real-time adjustments and timing control. Project Scene Sweep matches character and location data across cuts, while Screen Test builds fictional characters for dialogue simulation. Live Set permits changes during playback, and On Cue uses hand-drawn or extracted timing signals for generated video action.
Sound Bender extracts described sounds from finished mixes for real-time manipulation. Adobe updates include Separate Sound Source to isolate overlapping voices in interviews.
New image editing tools enter Adobe Labs Playground
Image updates feature Deep Brush for surface-aware painting and Sight Span for navigable environment generation. Additional tools include Hands On for canvas controls, Rinse Repeat for Photoshop edit replication, and Link Up for gesture-based vector design.
Selected previews are available for hands-on testing via the Adobe Labs Playground. Creative Cloud users also gained access to Topaz Labs enhancement models following an acquisition finalized in September, according to Australian Photography.
Adobe MAX 2026 Frequently Asked Questions
When did Adobe MAX 2026 take place?
The annual conference opened in Miami Beach on November 11, 2026.
Which third-party AI models integrate with the updated Firefly?
Models from Google, OpenAI, Runway, Kling and ByteDance are integrated into the updated studio platform.
When will the external AI assistant integrations launch?
Integrations with third-party agents are scheduled for private beta release in early 2027.