Create a free Adobe Firefly account and Adobe will give you free daily generations to use on image, video, and audio creations. If all you want is to try Adobe’s AI and see how it feels, that’s the simplest way in. With a free account, you can use those daily generations to make and edit images, videos, and audio.
So what do those free generations actually cover? And how do you use them without wasting them on throwaway tests? Here’s the practical version.
What are Adobe Firefly’s free generations?
Every time you ask Adobe Firefly to create something, it counts as one generation. Even without a paid plan, Adobe still gives you a limited number of free daily generations across several models, including Firefly, Gemini, and more.
- Your daily generations reset each day, so unused generations don’t carry over.
- Your daily allowance can vary depending on the model and the type of generation, with image, video, and audio generations having different limits. You also don’t have to install anything. Firefly runs in your browser, on your phone, and in the official iOS and Android app.
To use those free generations, here’s what to do:
- Go to the Adobe Firefly page and sign in with your account. If you don’t have one yet, you can set one up for free in a few minutes.
- Choose what you want to generate. Pick Image for images, Video for videos, or Audio for audio. You can write prompts in more than 100 languages, including English and Spanish.
How to easily generate images with Adobe Firefly
If you’re starting with images, the quickest option is Text to Image. The process is pretty straightforward:
- Once you’re in Adobe Firefly, choose Image, then click Generate Image.
- Open the drop-down menu and select the generative model you want. Adobe Firefly Image 5 is trained on licensed and public domain content, and safe for commercial use.
- Write your prompt, and make it specific. Adobe Firefly gives you up to 750 characters.
- Since you only get a limited number of generations, check your settings before you generate anything.
- Click Generate, then download the version you like best in PNG format. With Adobe Firefly’s limited number of free generations, a well-defined prompt can help you get closer to the result you want on the first try. Include details like what’s in the image, where the scene happens, the style, the lighting, the colors, and the framing.
How to edit images with Adobe Firefly
Adobe Firefly doesn’t only make images from scratch. You can use it to edit images you already have, and it doesn’t take long.
- To begin, click Image and choose Edit image. Then upload your photo. You can upload JPG, PNG, or WEBP images up to 100 MB, with a minimum resolution of 512 × 512 pixels.
- Describe the changes you want. As with image generation, more detail usually gets you a better result. Firefly also includes a few tools that are more direct and don’t ask for a written prompt at all. One is Retouch and Remove, which lets you paint over part of an image to erase an object. Another is Crop and Expand, which lets you extend the edges of the image.
How to generate videos with Adobe Firefly
With Text to Video, you describe a scene and Adobe Firefly turns it into a short clip. It’s a simple way to make video assets, build clips for social media, or just visualize an idea.
- Start by selecting Video, then click Generate video.
- Then choose the generative model. With a free account, you can pick between Firefly Video, which is Adobe’s own model, and other top partner models.
- After that, write your prompt and explain clearly what you want to see.
- Before you go further, set the format correctly. If the video is for YouTube, choose Widescreen (16:9). If it’s for TikTok, Reels, or something similar, you’ll want Vertical (9:16). You can also choose the duration, although that depends on the model you picked at the start.
- Last step: click Generate and download the result.
How to get the most out of Adobe Firefly’s free generations
Adobe doesn’t spell out exactly how many generations you get each day, so it’s smart to be selective. A few simple habits can help you get more out of your daily generations:
- Write clear, specific prompts before you generate.
- Check your settings and format before creating an image, video, or audio.
- Use Firefly‘s editing tools to refine an image rather than starting from scratch when a targeted change is all you need.
Since your generations reset daily, you can also spread your experiments across several days: try image generation one day, explore editing the next, and experiment with video or audio when you’re ready.
