Photoshop Jan 2026 Update: All 5 NEW Features Explained!

Discover everything that's new in Photoshop's January 2026 update (version 27.3), explained in-depth in this one complete walkthrough. 🚀 Join PiXimperfect Pro - The Ultimate Photoshop Training Course: https://pix.live/pro In this video, we take a deep, practical look at all five new features, many of which, have just moved from Beta into the main version of Photoshop, including the new Grain adjustment layer, Clarity and Dehaze as adjustment layers, major improvements to Generative Fill and Generative Expand with Adobe's latest Firefly model, reference image placement and swapping, and a noticeably smarter Remove Tool. We dive deep, test each feature with real examples, compare them with older methods and models, and discuss their strengths, limitations, and best use cases so you know exactly when and how to use them in your own workflow. Whether you're a photographer, retoucher, designer, or compositor, this video is designed to help you understand what actually changed in this update and how it affects real-world editing. I hope this video helps you. Thank you so much for watching :) ► TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:22 Grain Adjustment 03:19 Clarity and Dehaze 05:20 New Generative Fill and Expand 08:35 Reference Image 11:15 Updated Remove Tool 13:55 Your Dream Feature? ► RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE & CREATIVE RESOURCES: ✅ Official PiXimperfect Compositing Plugin: https://pix.live/pixcomposite ✅ The Best A.I. Powered High-End Portrait Retouching Plugins: https://pix.live/retouch4me ✅ Unlimited Photoshop Actions, Plugins, Brushes, Assets, etc: https://pix.live/envato ✅ The Best Professional Plugin for Color Grading: https://pix.live/infinitecolor ✅ Try Photoshop for Free: https://pix.live/photoshop ✅ Music Used in PiXimperfect Videos: https://pix.live/music ► THE GEAR I USE: ✅ My Graphic Tablet: https://pix.live/wacompro ✅ Recommended Budget Tablet: https://pix.live/wacomlite ✅ Primary Microphone: https://pix.live/mic1 ✅ Budget Microphone: https://pix.live/mic2 ✅ Audio Interface: https://pix.live/audiointerface ✅ Camera: https://pix.live/camera ✅ Lens: https://pix.live/lens ► DOWNLOADS: 1. Sample Images: https://pix.live/jan26sample 2. Finished PSDs: https://pix.live/jan26pro (Only for PiXimperfect Pro Members) ► LET'S CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piximperfect Facebook: http://facebook.com/piximperfect Twitter: https://twitter.com/piximperfect