Adobe Photoshop

aid: adobe-photoshop
name: Adobe Photoshop
description: Adobe Photoshop is the industry-standard image editing and digital design
  application. Its developer platform offers a cloud-based REST API for programmatic
  image processing via Firefly Services, the UXP plugin framework for building desktop
  extensions with modern JavaScript, a C++ plugin SDK for native filters and file
  formats, and scripting interfaces for workflow automation.
url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/adobe-photoshop/refs/heads/main/apis.yml
tags:
- AI/ML
- Creative Cloud
- Image Editing
- Photoshop
- Plugins
- REST API
- Scripting
created: '2025-02-28'
modified: '2026-04-17'
specificationVersion: '0.19'
type: Index
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
  email: [email protected]
apis:
- aid: adobe-photoshop:photoshop-api
  name: Adobe Photoshop API
  tags:
  - AI/ML
  - Asynchronous
  - Background Removal
  - Cloud
  - Image Processing
  - PSD Editing
  - REST API
  image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
  baseURL: https://image.adobe.io
  humanURL: https://developer.adobe.com/firefly-services/docs/photoshop/
  properties:
  - url: https://developer.adobe.com/firefly-services/docs/photoshop/
    type: Documentation
  - url: openapi/adobe-photoshop-api-openapi-original.yml
    type: OpenAPI
  - url: asyncapi/adobe-photoshop-api-asyncapi-original.yml
    type: AsyncAPI
  - url: https://developer.adobe.com/firefly-services/docs/photoshop/api/
    type: APIReference
  - url: https://developer.adobe.com/firefly-services/docs/photoshop/getting_started/
    type: GettingStarted
  description: A cloud-based REST API that provides programmatic access to Photoshop's
    image editing capabilities without requiring a local installation. Part of Adobe
    Firefly Services, the API supports PSD document operations including layer editing,
    Smart Object replacement, text layer editing, and artboard creation. It also provides
    AI-powered features such as background removal, mask creation, product crop, and
    depth blur.
- aid: adobe-photoshop:firefly-services-sdk
  name: Adobe Firefly Services SDK for JavaScript
  tags:
  - Client Library
  - Node.js
  - NPM
  - SDK
  - TypeScript
  image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
  baseURL: https://image.adobe.io
  humanURL: https://developer.adobe.com/firefly-services/docs/guides/sdks/
  properties:
  - url: https://developer.adobe.com/firefly-services/docs/guides/sdks/
    type: Documentation
  - url: https://github.com/Firefly-Services/firefly-services-sdk-js
    type: GitHubRepository
  - url: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@adobe/photoshop-apis
    type: NPMPackage
  description: A unified Node.js and TypeScript SDK that provides typed client libraries
    for accessing the Photoshop API and other Firefly Services. The PhotoshopClient
    class offers methods for background removal, mask creation, PSD rendition generation,
    document creation and modification, Smart Object replacement, text layer editing,
    Photoshop Actions execution, auto crop, and depth blur.
- aid: adobe-photoshop:uxp-plugin-api
  name: Adobe Photoshop UXP Plugin API
  tags:
  - Desktop
  - DOM API
  - HTML/CSS
  - JavaScript
  - Plugin Platform
  - Spectrum UI
  image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
  baseURL: https://api.example.com
  humanURL: https://developer.adobe.com/photoshop/uxp/2022/
  properties:
  - url: https://developer.adobe.com/photoshop/uxp/2022/
    type: Documentation
  - url: https://developer.adobe.com/photoshop/uxp/2022/ps_reference/
    type: APIReference
  - url: https://developer.adobe.com/photoshop/uxp/2022/uxp-api/
    type: APIReference
  - url: https://developer.adobe.com/photoshop/uxp/2022/guides/
    type: GettingStarted
  - url: json-schema/adobe-photoshop-uxp-plugin-manifest-schema.json
    type: JSONSchema
  description: The modern plugin development platform for Photoshop, replacing the
    legacy CEP framework. UXP (Unified Extensibility Platform) is powered by a V8
    JavaScript engine supporting ES6+ and provides Spectrum design components for
    building panels and dialogs using HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript. Plugins access
    a rich Photoshop DOM API for interacting with documents, layers, and actions,
    along with platform APIs for file system access, network I/O, clipboard operations,
    and more.
- aid: adobe-photoshop:uxp-scripting
  name: Adobe Photoshop UXP Scripting
  tags:
  - Automation
  - JavaScript
  - Modern JS
  - Scripting
  image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
  baseURL: https://api.example.com
  humanURL: https://developer.adobe.com/photoshop/uxp/2022/scripting/
  properties:
  - url: https://developer.adobe.com/photoshop/uxp/2022/scripting/
    type: Documentation
  - url: https://developer.adobe.com/photoshop/uxp/2022/ps_reference/media/uxpscripting/
    type: APIReference
  description: A modern scripting system for Photoshop that allows developers to execute
    standalone JavaScript files with the .psjs extension to automate tasks. Unlike
    full UXP plugins, scripts are single files that run once and complete, similar
    to the legacy ExtendScript workflow but using modern JavaScript powered by the
    V8 engine.
- aid: adobe-photoshop:uxp-hybrid-plugins
  name: Adobe Photoshop UXP Hybrid Plugins
  tags:
  - C++
  - Filters
  - Hybrid
  - Native Code
  - Performance
  - Plugin
  image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
  baseURL: https://api.example.com
  humanURL: https://developer.adobe.com/photoshop/uxp/2022/guides/hybrid-plugins/
  properties:
  - url: https://developer.adobe.com/photoshop/uxp/2022/guides/hybrid-plugins/
    type: Documentation
  - url: https://developer.adobe.com/photoshop/uxp/2022/guides/hybrid-plugins/getting-started/
    type: GettingStarted
  - url: https://developer.adobe.com/photoshop/uxp/2022/ps_reference/media/cpp-pluginsdk/
    type: APIReference
  description: A specialized plugin type that combines UXP's JavaScript, HTML, and
    CSS plugin framework with native C++ code compiled as a .uxpaddon. This allows
    developers to write performance-critical code in C++ such as pixel-level image
    processing while using UXP for the user interface layer. Hybrid plugins can integrate
    with the traditional Photoshop C++ SDK to create filters that appear in Photoshop's
    Filter menu or implement new file format support. Requires Photoshop v24.2.0 or
    later.
- aid: adobe-photoshop:cpp-plugin-sdk
  name: Adobe Photoshop C++ Plugin SDK
  tags:
  - C++
  - Desktop
  - File Formats
  - Filters
  - Native SDK
  image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
  baseURL: https://api.example.com
  humanURL: https://developer.adobe.com/photoshop/
  properties:
  - url: https://developer.adobe.com/photoshop/
    type: Documentation
  - url: https://github.com/AdobeDocs/photoshop-cpp-sdk
    type: GitHubRepository
  description: A C++ based SDK for building low-level native Photoshop plugins. The
    SDK enables developers to extend Photoshop in seven categories including filters
    appearing under the Filter menu, file format import and export support, selection
    tools, color pickers, automation plugins, measurement tools, and 3D import and
    export. It provides direct access to Photoshop's internal pixel data and rendering
    pipeline for maximum performance.
- aid: adobe-photoshop:extendscript-scripting
  name: Adobe Photoshop ExtendScript Scripting API
  tags:
  - Automation
  - ExtendScript
  - JSX
  - Legacy
  - Scripting
  image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
  baseURL: https://api.example.com
  humanURL: https://extendscript.docsforadobe.dev/
  properties:
  - url: https://extendscript.docsforadobe.dev/
    type: Documentation
  - url: https://developer.adobe.com/photoshop/uxp/2022/guides/uxp_for_you/uxp_for_extendscript_devs/
    type: Documentation
  - url: https://github.com/adobe-uxp/ps-es-to-uxp
    type: GitHubRepository
  description: The legacy scripting system based on ExtendScript, Adobe's implementation
    of ECMAScript 3. ExtendScript scripts use the .jsx file extension and can automate
    nearly all Photoshop operations through a comprehensive Application, Document,
    and Layer object model. Scripts can also be written in AppleScript on macOS or
    VBScript on Windows.
common:
- url: https://developer.adobe.com/photoshop/
  type: Portal
  description: Adobe Photoshop developer landing page with links to all APIs, SDKs,
    plugins, and scripting resources.
- url: https://developer.adobe.com/firefly-services/docs/photoshop/
  type: Documentation
  description: Adobe Photoshop API documentation as part of Firefly Services with
    guides, API reference, and code samples.
- url: https://developer.adobe.com/photoshop/uxp/2022/
  type: Documentation
  description: UXP plugin and scripting documentation for Adobe Photoshop desktop
    development.
- url: https://developer.adobe.com/firefly-services/docs/photoshop/getting_started/
  type: GettingStarted
  description: Getting started guide for the Photoshop API including authentication
    setup and first API calls.
- url: https://developer.adobe.com/developer-console/
  type: Portal
  description: Adobe Developer Console for managing API credentials, projects, and
    OAuth integrations.
- url: https://developer.adobe.com/firefly-services/docs/photoshop/api/
  type: APIReference
  description: Complete API reference for all Photoshop API endpoints including request
    and response schemas.
- url: https://developer.adobe.com/firefly-services/docs/guides/sdks/
  type: Documentation
  description: Firefly Services SDK documentation for Node.js and TypeScript client
    libraries.
- url: https://github.com/Firefly-Services/firefly-services-sdk-js
  type: GitHubRepository
  description: GitHub repository for the Firefly Services SDK for JavaScript including
    PhotoshopClient source code and documentation.
- url: https://github.com/AdobeDocs/photoshop-cpp-sdk
  type: GitHubRepository
  description: GitHub repository for the Photoshop C++ Plugin SDK documentation and
    resources.
- url: https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html
  type: Website
  description: Adobe Photoshop product page with features, pricing, and plan information.
- url: https://blog.developer.adobe.com/
  type: Blog
  description: Adobe Developers blog with technical articles, API updates, and developer
    community news.
- url: https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/bd-p/photoshop
  type: Forum
  description: Adobe Community forum for Photoshop discussions, plugin development
    questions, and peer support.
- url: https://forums.creativeclouddeveloper.com
  type: Forum
  description: Creative Cloud developer forums for plugin and extension development
    discussions across Adobe products.
- url: https://status.adobe.com/
  type: Status
  description: Adobe service status dashboard showing availability for Photoshop API
    and other Adobe services.
- url: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop.html
  type: Security
  description: Adobe Photoshop security bulletins and advisories with vulnerability
    disclosures and patch information.
- url: https://x.com/Photoshop
  type: X
  description: Official Adobe Photoshop account on X with product updates and creative
    inspiration.
- url: https://www.youtube.com/@AdobeCreativeCloud
  type: YouTube
  description: Adobe Creative Cloud YouTube channel with Photoshop tutorials, feature
    demos, and workflow tips.
- url: https://www.adobe.com/legal/terms.html
  type: TermsOfService
  description: Adobe General Terms of Use governing the use of Adobe products and
    services.
- url: https://www.adobe.com/privacy/policy.html
  type: PrivacyPolicy
  description: Adobe Privacy Policy detailing data collection, usage, and protection
    practices.
- url: https://www.adobe.com/legal/licenses-terms.html
  type: License
  description: Adobe product licenses and terms including end user license agreements
    for Creative Cloud applications.
- type: Features
  data:
  - name: Cloud Image Processing
    description: Process images in the cloud without local Photoshop installation
      via the REST API.
  - name: Background Removal
    description: AI-powered automatic background removal and mask generation.
  - name: PSD Document Editing
    description: Create, read, and modify PSD files including layers, Smart Objects,
      and text.
  - name: Generative Fill
    description: AI-powered content generation to fill, extend, or replace image regions.
  - name: Smart Object Replacement
    description: Replace embedded Smart Object content across PSD templates programmatically.
  - name: Text Layer Editing
    description: Modify text content, fonts, colors, and styling in PSD text layers.
  - name: Photoshop Actions Execution
    description: Run recorded Photoshop Actions (.atn files) on images in the cloud.
  - name: UXP Plugin Framework
    description: Build desktop plugins with modern JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Spectrum
      UI components.
  - name: C++ Plugin SDK
    description: Create native filters, file format support, and selection tools with
      the C++ SDK.
  - name: ExtendScript Automation
    description: Legacy scripting interface for batch processing and workflow automation.
  - name: Product Crop
    description: AI-powered automatic cropping to isolate product subjects.
  - name: Depth Blur
    description: Apply realistic depth-of-field blur effects using AI depth estimation.
- type: UseCases
  data:
  - name: Product Photography Automation
    description: Automate background removal, product crop, and image enhancement
      for e-commerce catalogs.
  - name: Template-Based Design Generation
    description: Replace Smart Objects in PSD templates to generate personalized marketing
      materials at scale.
  - name: Batch Image Processing
    description: Process thousands of images with consistent edits using the cloud
      API or Actions.
  - name: Creative Workflow Plugins
    description: Build UXP plugins that add custom panels, automate tasks, and integrate
      with external services.
  - name: Image Format Conversion
    description: Convert between PSD, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and other formats programmatically.
  - name: Content-Aware Editing
    description: Use generative fill and AI features to extend, modify, or enhance
      image content.
  - name: Print Production Automation
    description: Automate print-ready output generation with proper color spaces and
      bleed settings.
  - name: DAM Integration
    description: Connect digital asset management systems with Photoshop for automated
      processing pipelines.
- type: Integrations
  data:
  - name: Adobe Creative Cloud
    description: Native integration with other Creative Cloud apps via shared libraries
      and cloud storage.
  - name: Adobe Lightroom
    description: Roundtrip editing between Lightroom and Photoshop for photography
      workflows.
  - name: Adobe Firefly
    description: Generative AI features powered by Adobe Firefly for content creation.
  - name: Cloud Storage Providers
    description: API supports input/output from AWS S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud Storage,
      and Dropbox.
- type: Solutions
  data:
  - name: Photoshop API (Firefly Services)
    description: Cloud-based REST API for programmatic image processing at scale.
  - name: Photoshop Desktop (UXP)
    description: Modern plugin platform for extending Photoshop with JavaScript and
      HTML.
  - name: Photoshop Desktop (C++ SDK)
    description: Native plugin SDK for filters, file formats, and performance-critical
      extensions.
  - name: Photoshop Scripting
    description: Automation via UXP scripts (.psjs) or legacy ExtendScript (.jsx).