Look, we need to talk about AI art.
It's 2025, and AI image generators can create stunning portraits, breathtaking landscapes, and photorealistic scenes that would make Renaissance painters weep. But ask them to draw a human hand? Suddenly it's like they've never seen a hand before. Six fingers. Fingers merging into each other. Fingers that defy the laws of physics and basic anatomy.
If you've worked with Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, or any AI image generator, you know exactly what I'm talking about.
The Problem: AI's Weird Relationship with Reality
Here's the thing about AI-generated images: they're almost perfect. And that "almost" is what kills you. You get this gorgeous portrait with perfect lighting, amazing composition, and then... the subject is holding a coffee cup with a hand that has seven fingers arranged like a spider leg bouquet.
The traditional workflow looks something like this:
- Generate image in Stable Diffusion ✓
- Download it ✓
- Open Photoshop ✓
- Realize you need to regenerate just the hand ✗
- Go back to SD ✗
- Try inpainting ✗
- Get a different wrong hand ✗
- Cry a little ✗
- Repeat steps 4-8 about 47 times ✗
Enter: The "I'm Too Tired for This" Solution
After my third coffee and second existential crisis of the day, I found myself wishing I could just... fix things directly in Photoshop without this constant back-and-forth dance.
Turns out, that's exactly what NanoBanana does.
It's a Photoshop plugin that works with both Seedream AI and ComfyUI (using Qwen Image Edit 2509 workflow) directly in your workflow. Which means you can:
- Select the cursed hand (or face, or background, or whatever AI decided to hallucinate)
- Use familiar Photoshop tools to mask it
- Regenerate just that part
- Actually see the result in real-time
- Not lose your mind switching between applications
Oh, and here's the kicker: Seedream can generate up to 4K images. You know, actual professional resolution. Not those tiny images you have to upscale later and hope they don't look like a pixelated mess.
How It Actually Works (The Non-Marketing Version)
The plugin adds an AI panel right inside Photoshop. You know, like where all your other panels live. Revolutionary concept, I know.
Here's my actual workflow now:
- Import my AI-generated image into Photoshop
- Use the lasso tool (or any selection tool) to select the problem area
- Write a quick prompt in the NanoBanana panel
- Hit generate
- Get multiple variations to choose from
- Pick the one that doesn't look like a Lovecraftian nightmare
- Actually finish my project before the heat death of the universe
The game-changer for me is the PROMPTFIX feature. Instead of rewriting your entire prompt, it helps you refine specific parts. Think of it like spell-check, but for AI prompts that keep generating weird stuff.
Real Talk: When Would You Actually Use This?
Client work: When you're on deadline and the client just said "can you make her smile more?" and you really, really don't want to regenerate the entire image and risk getting something completely different.
Personal projects: When you've spent 2 hours getting the perfect composition and lighting, but there's one tiny element that needs fixing.
Iterative design: When you want to try 5 different background variations without creating 5 entirely new images.
Learning AI art: When you want to understand how different prompts affect specific parts of your image without starting from scratch each time.
The Part Where I'm Honest About Limitations
Is this plugin going to solve all your AI art problems? No. Will it eliminate the need to understand how prompts work? Also no. AI is still AI, which means it will occasionally surprise you in ways you didn't ask for.
But does it cut down on the frustrating parts of the workflow? Absolutely.
Does it save time? Yes.
Does it prevent me from rage-quitting in the middle of a project? Most days, yes.
Wait, What About That Built-in Photoshop AI Thing?
You might be thinking: "Doesn't Photoshop have AI features now?"
Yeah, they do. Adobe recently dropped some AI features in their beta. But here's the fun part: it has credit limitations. You know, because nothing says "creative freedom" like watching a meter tick down while you work.
NanoBanana? No credit system. No arbitrary limits. Just you and your workflow, the way it should be.
Plus, when you're working on high-resolution professional projects, that 4K generation capability becomes non-negotiable. Try handling large-format images with tools that cap out at lower resolutions and you'll understand the pain real quick.
Try It If You're Tired of the Shuffle
If you find yourself constantly switching between your AI generator and Photoshop, cursing under your breath each time you have to re-download and re-import an image, this might be worth checking out.
You can find it in Gumroad.
Fair warning: Once you get used to fixing things directly in Photoshop, going back to the old workflow feels like being asked to write code in Notepad after using VS Code.
Questions I'll Probably Get
"Does this work with Seedream?"
It works with Seedream AI and ComfyUI (Qwen Image Edit 2509 workflow). If you're running ComfyUI locally, you can plug it right in.
"Is this for beginners or pros?"
Yes. If you use Photoshop and AI image generation, you'll find it useful. The ComfyUI integration is great for advanced users who want full control.
"Will this make me a better artist?"
It'll make you a less frustrated artist, which is arguably more important for actually finishing projects.
"What about the resolution limits?"
That's the beautiful part - Seedream handles up to 4K resolution. So whether you're working on web graphics or print-ready posters, you're covered.
"Credits? Subscriptions? Usage limits?"
Nope. Buy it once, use it as much as you want. No meters, no monthly fees, no "you've used your 50 generations for today" nonsense.
Have you found any good solutions for the AI-Photoshop workflow shuffle? Drop them in the comments. We're all in this weird future together.
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