Why is the output from generative AI features limited to 2K resolution, even when I use a 4K image?

Generative AI features (such as AI Enhance, AI Expand, and AI Replace) process your images in the cloud. To keep processing fast and stable for all users, and to deliver consistent, high-quality results, we currently set the maximum output resolution for these features at 2K.

What this means for your images:

• The output of any generative AI feature is limited to a maximum of 2K resolution.
• If you use a 4K image, the AI will enhance its details and clarity, and then output the result at up to 2K resolution.
• Because the image is generated by an AI model, the aspect ratio and dimensions of the result may differ slightly from the original image.

About AI Enhance:
AI Enhance is designed to improve image clarity, such as sharpening details and reducing noise and blur. When you enhance a 4K image, the result will look sharper and clearer, but it will be output at up to 2K resolution. If you need to keep the original 4K resolution, we recommend using the standard (non-AI) editing tools for that image.

About 4K export for subscribers:
The 4K Ultra HD export available to subscribers applies to standard, non-AI editing features, such as color adjustments, filters, cropping, and general photo editing. Images edited with these features can still be exported in 4K.