Old-School Multi-App Workflows Are Dying: Adobe Just Moved Into Your Chat Window
Source: Dev.to
The Shift to AI‑First, Chat‑Based Workflows
Old‑school “open another app” workflows are dying. AI‑first, chat‑based workflows are taking over, and the change is happening fast.
Most people still think design means juggling multiple tabs, tools, and endless files. You can now go from a rough idea to a finished asset without leaving a single chat window.
Adobe’s Integration into ChatGPT
Adobe has moved Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat directly into ChatGPT. You simply describe the edit, and the AI and Adobe quietly handle the heavy lifting. Text, images, and documents all live in one creative conversation—this isn’t just a cute integration; it’s a new workflow.
Practical Use Cases
- Paste a messy PDF and ask for a clean summary and redesign.
- Upload a product shot and describe the ad you want.
- Tweak copy, layout, and visuals in the same thread.
Early Results
One leader I spoke with tested a similar AI‑first flow. Their team:
- Cut revision cycles by 40 %.
- Shipped campaigns days earlier.
The improvement came not from working harder, but from removing tool‑switching.
Simple Framework to Ride the Shift
- Start with one end‑to‑end task (brief → asset → review) inside a single AI chat.
- Standardize prompts for your most common edits.
- Track time saved per project for 30 days.
The real advantage isn’t the tools themselves; it’s how fast your team can move when the tools disappear into the conversation.
Takeaway
Have you tried running an entire creative process inside a single chat yet?