Adobe adds AI-powered background removal to Project Indigo camera app

Adobe has announced that its Project Indigo app now includes a background‑removal tool capable of erasing any type of backdrop from photos taken directly within the application. The update expands the app’s existing suite of generative‑AI features, allowing users to isolate subjects with a single tap and replace or discard the surrounding environment without manual masking.

The new functionality leverages Adobe’s Firefly AI engine to detect and separate foreground elements from complex backgrounds, streamlining workflows for both casual creators and professionals. By integrating the capability into the mobile app, Adobe aims to make advanced image editing more accessible, positioning Project Indigo as a competitor to other on‑device background‑removal solutions. The feature is available immediately to users with the latest version of the app.