Adobe Firefly

Art & Design

7.0~~/10~~

Our score

★ 4.4 Google Play·1M+ installs

Reviewed by Editorial Team, ScoredApps editorial · updated 2026-10-06

Screenshots

Three stacked frames of scarlet macaws in a rainforest under a headline about cinematic videos

Generate Video panel set to Firefly Video, portrait 9:16, Auto 1080p and 5s duration over a field of white flowers

Motion presets sheet with None, Zoom in, Zoom out, Pan left, Pan right and Tilt up over a glass-like praying mantis

Prompt box asking to place an uploaded chair photo in a neutral modern room with light from the right, above a beige armchair

Grid of betta fish images tagged with Google, OpenAI, Firefly, Luma and Runway model labels above a prompt bar

Inspiration feed card showing a portrait of a man in a flower-covered shirt with a Try prompt button

About Adobe Firefly

Adobe's Firefly app is free to install but not free to use: video, partner models and most extras spend a monthly credit balance, and the mobile plan includes 750 credits. It puts text-to-image, text-to-video, image-to-video, Generative Fill and sound effects in one phone workspace, with Google, OpenAI, Luma and Runway models next to Adobe's own. The catch is the rate card: a 5-second 1080p clip on the Firefly video model costs 500 credits.

App information

DeveloperAdobe Inc.

Version26.06.26 (Android) · 26.17.0 (iOS)

Size25 MB (Android) · 168 MB (iOS)

Price / In-appFree

Contains adsNo

In-app purchasesYes

Content rating13+

Requires (Android)Android 10+

Requires (iOS)iOS 18.0+

Offline modeNone: generation and sync need an internet connection

Interface languagesCS, DA, NL, EN, FI, FR + 21 more

Store rating (Google Play)4.4 from 31,080 ratings

Installs1M+

Updated by developer2026-09-30

Data checked2026-10-06

Specs come from the official store listings and were last checked on 2026-10-06. Developers change pricing and requirements — check the store page before installing.

Adobe Firefly Review: Many AI Models, One Small Credit Budget

750 credits: one 1080p clip or three at 720p

Firefly's mobile and web plan is listed at $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year in the App Store, and Adobe's FAQ gives it 750 generative credits that reset on the billing date and never roll over. The rate card matters more than the headline number: the Firefly video model costs 100 credits per second at 1080p, 50 at 720p and 20 at 540p. A default 5-second 1080p clip therefore takes 500 credits, three 720p clips take 750, and seven 540p clips take 700. Images are cheaper, at 10 credits for Firefly Image 5 and 20 for Image 4 Ultra. Free accounts receive credits on first use that expire a month later, and the help pages we read give no number. Prices are regional and can change, so check the current price in the app.

Motion presets and shot controls on the Firefly Video model

Text to video starts from a Model dropdown: Firefly Video, or partner models such as Veo and Luma Ray 3 in Adobe's mobile help. Resolution offers 540p, 720p or 1080p, and aspect ratio offers 16:9, 9:16 or 1:1; the store screenshot shows Auto (1080p), portrait and 5 seconds as defaults. Only Firefly Video exposes Shot size, Shot angle and eight Motion presets, including Zoom in, Tilt up, Static and Handheld, so partner clips give up that camera control. A fixed Seed plus the same prompt and settings returns similar results, and wrapping a word in double quotes asks for it as on-screen text. Where it breaks: Adobe's own video FAQ lists distorted bodies, unwanted objects and unintended motion.

Credits, the 'Slow down' prompt and what reviews say went wrong

The costs the listing skips show up in reviews. On iPhone, 14 of the 50 newest App Store reviews we read (25 August to 4 October 2026, versions 26.14 to 26.17) describe a 'Slow down' message saying generations are limited for security reasons, in some cases after days without use or with credits left. Android reviewers report 'Something went wrong' errors and a launch screen demanding a network connection. Credit drain is the other theme: one Play reviewer says two videos used the whole 760-credit balance. Adobe's FAQ says failed generations are normally refunded within minutes, and up to 24 hours for video. Partner models draw from the same balance as premium features.

Pros

Text to video, image to video and Generative Fill share one phone workspace
Partner models from Google, OpenAI, Luma and Runway sit beside Firefly's own
Firefly Video exposes shot size, shot angle and eight camera-motion presets
Generation History syncs creations from the phone to the Firefly website
Adobe says outputs from non-beta features can be used in commercial projects
A fixed seed with the same prompt and settings repeats results closely

Cons

A 5-second 1080p Firefly clip costs 500 of the plan's 750 monthly credits
iPhone reviewers report a repeated 'Slow down' generation block, even after days unused
Generation needs a connection; Android reviewers report launch loops and 'Something went wrong' errors
Adobe's own video FAQ lists distorted bodies and unwanted objects in generated clips

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Verdict

Firefly earns its 7.0 for the breadth: image, video, Generative Fill and sound effects with Google, OpenAI, Luma and Runway models, plus real camera controls on Adobe's own video model. Take it if you want to compare those models on short 5-second social clips and already use Adobe accounts. Skip it if you need long clips, predictable costs or daily reliability, because 750 credits go quickly and recent reviews describe generation blocks.

Core function8.0Image, video, Generative Fill and sound effects with partner models in one app; prompts still miss details like spelled text.

Ease of use7.5Model, resolution and duration sit in simple dropdowns, though reviewers report lag and a confusing generate button.

Monetisation5.5Video drains the 750-credit allowance fast, free tries have no published size, and credits reset monthly without rollover.

Performance6.0Cloud generation brings 'Slow down' blocks on iPhone and 'Something went wrong' errors on Android in recent reviews.

Privacy & permissions7.0Email, name and device identifiers are linked to you; Play lists sharing of activity and device IDs, with deletion on request.

7.0out of 10 · weighted average of the five scores above

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Adobe Firefly app free?

It is free to download, but video and partner models spend credits. Adobe says free accounts get credits on first use that expire after a month, without stating a number on the pages we read, while the mobile and web plan listed at $4.99 a month brings 750 credits. Neither store lists ads. Prices vary by region, so confirm in the app.

How long can Adobe Firefly videos be?

The store screenshot shows the Firefly Video model defaulting to 5 seconds at 1080p, with 540p and 720p available and 16:9, 9:16 or 1:1 framing. Adobe's mobile help says duration options differ between Firefly Video and Veo 3, and a Play reviewer called an 8-second clip too short. Check the Duration menu for the model you pick.

How many videos can I make with 750 Firefly credits?

At Adobe's published Firefly Video rates, 750 credits cover one 5-second 1080p clip (500 credits), three at 720p (250 each) or seven at 540p (100 each). Partner models are premium features charged from the same balance at varying rates. Credits reset monthly without rollover, and failed generations are normally refunded within minutes, up to 24 hours for video.

Does Adobe Firefly work offline?

No offline mode appears in the store listings: generation runs online, and Android reviewers quote a 'requires a network connection' message at launch. Creations sync to Generation History, so finished work can be opened on the Firefly website. Subscriptions are managed in Google Play or the App Store, where you can cancel.

What are the alternatives to Adobe Firefly on a phone?

Kling AI is built around video clips and sells its own credit plans. Canva AI Photo & Video Editor starts from templates instead of prompts. Adobe Express is Adobe's design app and gets 250 monthly generative credits on its Premium plan, per Adobe's table. Firefly's edge is the choice of Google, OpenAI, Luma and Runway models plus Adobe sync.