For now, the demand for Firefly support in repacked versions of Photoshop remains high. It demonstrates the immense allure of Generative AI—users want it so badly that they are willing to bypass official channels, tolerate stability issues, and risk security vulnerabilities to access the future of image editing.

If you are using a repacked version and need AI support, here is a guide on your available options: 1. Official Free Alternative: Firefly Web App

Many repacks are now 20GB+ because they include fake "offline AI models." Once you run the installer, it encrypts your portfolio drive and demands $500 in Bitcoin.

: Features like Generative Fill and Generative Expand are not processed locally on your hardware. They require an active, authenticated connection to Adobe's Firefly servers .

Since the software is modified and then connected to the internet, there is an inherent risk that user data or login credentials could be intercepted by the repack author.