Landscape Masking improvements
Fine-tune your winter shots by detecting and editing snow in your photos. You can also use new Landscape Adaptive presets.
Last updated on
18 Jun 2026
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Explore the new and enhanced features in the latest releases of Lightroom on desktop.
June 2026 (version 9.4)
Streamline people-focused culling with the Faces panel
Review Eye sharpness and Eyes open scores and details for each face in a photo, helping you quickly identify and select the best photos from a shoot.
Reduce blur with AI Sharpen
Improve sharpness, restore fine details, and enhance clarity in out-of-focus images with AI Sharpen.
Add motion to your photos with Generate Video
Turn your favorite moment into a short video with Generate Video using simple prompts that describe your creative intent.
Select subjects with more precision when masking
Separate subjects from busy backgrounds with enhanced subject detection and more accurate selections for faster, cleaner masks.
Organize photos with custom color labels
Modify your color labels and add new custom colors to match your workflow, making it easier to organize projects and track edits at a glance.
Control tonal adjustments through Histogram
Adjust Exposure, Whites, Blacks, Highlights, and Shadows directly in the Histogram for faster, more intuitive image editing.
Edit photos from newly supported cameras
Find the newly added cameras in the supported camera profile list.
Explore support for new lenses
Find the newly added lenses in the supported lens profile list.
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Release notes
Review a summary of updates and fixed issues for previous Adobe Lightroom releases.
April 2026 (version 9.3)
Search your photos using natural language
Easily search your photos in Lightroom using natural language.
Create mood boards
Create mood boards easily by sending Lightroom photos directly to Firefly boards.
Turn standard photos into film-inspired looks
Try out the new Film-Inspired presets in Lightroom on desktop.
Try pan and zoom while cropping a photo
Make precise edits by panning and zooming in the Crop tool.
Support for PSB files
Import, render, and edit PSB files in Lightroom, across all surfaces.
Learn more about supported file formats in the Lightroom ecosystem >
Edit photos from newly supported cameras
Find newly added cameras in the complete supported camera profile list.
Edit photos from newly supported lenses
Find newly added lenses in the complete supported lens profile list.
February 2026 (version 9.2)
Improve image quality with Generative Upscale
Generative Upscale, powered by Topaz Labs, helps you enhance image resolution and sharpness without losing details.
Edit Lightroom photos in Firefly
Enhance Lightroom images in Firefly using prompt-based editing, or convert images into videos.
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WebP file format support
Import, edit, and sync WebP files.
Previous releases
Choose the best photos from your library using Assisted Culling
Select and keep the best photos from a large album with the help of Assisted Culling.
Remove dust spots
Quickly detect and remove dust spots caused by dust on your camera's sensor or lens.
Color Variance
Adjust the tone and color of an image with the Variance slider to achieve a consistent look.
Color Labels
Organize, search, and filter your photos by color labels now, easily.
Show subfolders in Local Storage
View all photos in subfolders in the Local tab, making it easier to view and organize your photos.
Rename batch file quickly
Create custom templates to easily rename multiple photos together.
Detect and remove distractions in a photo
You can now remove extra people from a photo using the People Removal feature, and eliminate window or glass reflections with the Reflections Removal feature.
View and update AI edit settings in a photo
With the new AI Edit Status button, you can view, update, and sync edits made with AI-powered tools like Super Resolution, Denoise, and more.
Detect and remove distractions in a photo
You can now remove extra people from a photo using the People Removal feature, and eliminate window or glass reflections with the Reflections Removal feature.
Edit your photos with Select Landscape
Automatically detect different landscape features in your photos and generate masks for each feature, making it easier to edit selectively.
Retouch people in a photo with Quick Actions
With Quick Actions, you can zoom into a group photo and retouch each person individually, ensuring everyone has their distinct look.
Enhance your editing experience with Adaptive Profiles
Try out the Adaptive Profiles to adjust the tone and color of your photos. For best results, try them on HDR photos.
Learn how to enhance your editing experience with Adaptive Profiles >
Adaptive Profiles
Adjust the tones and colors of your photos with Adaptive Profiles to create an enhanced yet realistic starting point for further editing. For best results, try it on landscape or cityscape raw images in HDR mode.
Support for new cameras and lenses in Lightroom
Find newly added cameras and lenses in the complete list of supported camera profiles.
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