Following its successful debut for iOS devices in February, Adobe has released the Photoshop mobile app in beta format for Android devices.


Two screen grabs from the new Adobe Photoshop (beta) app for Android devices. (Source: Adobe.)

The new Android app includes Photoshop’s image editing and design capabilities, including tools such as layering, masking and the popular, Firefly-powered Generative Fill. Photoshop mobile makes it easy to create a diverse range of outputs, from designing cover art, to a video thumbnail, a vision board or capturing an idea on the go. Android users can access all the features listed below for free during the initial beta period, with additional capabilities coming soon.

  • Combine and blend images using core Photoshop tools like selections, layers, and masks
  • Quickly remove or replace parts of an image with the intuitive Tap Select tool
  • Brush away distractions in seconds using tools like the Spot Healing Brush
  • Use Firefly-powered generative AI features like Generative Fill to effortlessly add or transform elements in visual designs
  • Enhance creative work with a growing library of free Adobe Stock assets
  • Make accurate selections with Object Select and Magic Wand
  • Refine images with advanced tools like Remove and Clone Stamp
  • Control layers and effects with advanced blend modes and adjustment layers

They can also take advantage of Photoshop mobile tutorials directly in the app and connect with the Photoshop community through the Adobe Community Forums to share work and connect with others for feedback, support and inspiration. Adobe Photoshop (beta) app is now available on Google Play for devices running Android 11 or later, with a minimum of 6GB of RAM (8GB or more recommended for optimal performance). Photoshop on iPhone is also generally available worldwide in the Apple App Store.