Is there an AI tool that can actually replace Photoshop? It’s the big question on everyone’s mind.
Well, Google just launched its new image model, Gemini 2.5 Flash, and I saw an awesome post from Tianyu Xu where he put it through its paces. He focused on the most hyped features, editing and blending, to see if it lives up to the claims.
I was blown away by his clear breakdown. Here’s what he discovered:
The Good Stuff ✨
According to Tianyu Xu’s tests, this model is a serious upgrade. He found it’s great at:
- ✅ High character consistency
- ✅ Replicating elements from input images
- ✅ Showing the same object from different angles
- ✅ Higher image quality than its predecessor
- ✅ Being super fast and easy to use
The Not-So-Good Stuff ⚙️
But is it time to uninstall Photoshop? Tianyu Xu says not so fast. He pointed out some clear weaknesses:
- ❌ You can’t control the aspect ratio.
- ❌ Editing can look a bit like a simple copy and paste.
- ❌ The resolution of characters drops after editing.
- ❌ It struggles to display long text accurately.
The Final Verdict 👨⚖️
Tianyu Xu’s conclusion is that it’s NOT a Photoshop replacement. However, he says it’s a game-changer for specific tasks like concept testing, building AI workflows, and creating social media content fast.
Pro-Tips from Tianyu Xu 🚀
He even dropped these time-saving tips based on his experiments:
- 💡 Use close-up shots of characters or objects.
- 💡 Avoid creating images with a lot of text.
- 💡 Use it on 3rd party tools to unlock more features.
- 💡 Start a new chat when you get stuck.
This is just my summary of his amazing work. For the full deep-dive and to see the video he created, you have to check out the original post by Tianyu Xu!