GoKawiilAdobe released Photoshop version 27.7 today, and one of the most interesting additions is an on-device AI model for the Remove tool that, alas, comes with rather steep hardware requirements. Here are the details.
On-device processing limited to more powerful Macs
Headlining today’s release notes of Adobe Photoshop 27.7 is an interesting tidbit on the Remove tool:
On-device AI model for Remove tool Photoshop now supports an on-device AI model for Remove tool, allowing object removal without cloud processing. Users can: Process edits locally after download Download, cancel, or remove the model at any time Hardware compatibility is checked automatically before download Switch between cloud and on-device processing
This means users can rely on the AI-powered Remove tool even if they don’t have an active internet connection.
What’s more, on-device models are generally preferred for privacy reasons, as the information never needs to leave the device for processing.
Of course, local AI processing is only as good as the hardware it runs on. And that’s where the catch comes in.
Here’s Adobe on the bad news:
The Remove tool supports an on-device model that processes edits locally on your device. This option is available when you select Device mode and requires the following minimum hardware configurations. Component Minimum hardware requirements Processor Apple silicon Mac with M1 Pro or later Memory (RAM) 24 GB or more Operating system macOS Tahoe (version 26.4) or later
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