User Guide

What's new in Lightroom Classic

  1. Lightroom Classic User Guide
  2. Introduction to Lightroom Classic
    1. What's new in Lightroom Classic
    2. Lightroom Classic Release Notes
    3. Lightroom Classic technical requirements
    4. Keyboard shortcuts
    5. Lightroom Classic FAQ 
    6. Lightroom Classic Key Concepts
    7. Lightroom Classic tutorials
    8. Set Preferences for working in Lightroom Classic
    9. Reset Preferences for working in Lightroom Classic
    10. Supported image formats
  3. Workspace
    1. Workspace basics
    2. Display the Library on a second monitor
    3. Personalize identity plates and module buttons
    4. Watermark your photos in Lightroom Classic
    5. Color management
  4. Import photos
    1. Specify import options
    2. Set import preferences
    3. Import photos from a camera or card reader
    4. Import photos from a folder on a hard drive
    5. Import photos automatically
    6. Import photos from Photoshop Elements
    7. Import photos from a tethered camera
    8. Select best photos while importing with Assisted Culling
    9. The Filename Template Editor and Text Template Editor
    10. Set up tethered camera support for Fujifilm cameras
  5. Organize photos in Lightroom Classic
    1. Face recognition
    2. Work with photo collections
    3. Smart Collections criteria in Lightroom Classic
    4. Group photos into stacks
    5. Flag, label, and rate photos
    6. Use keywords
    7. Metadata basics and actions
    8. Save metadata to external sidecar files
    9. Find photos in the catalog
    10. Metadata filters in Lightroom Classic
    11. Find and manage duplicate photos
    12. Work with video in Lightroom Classic
    13. Advanced metadata actions
    14. Use the Quick Develop panel
    15. Select best photos with Assisted Culling
    16. Group your photos into a stack
  6. Process and develop photos
    1. Develop module basics
    2. Apply Presets
    3. Create panoramas and HDR panoramas
    4. Flat-Field Correction
    5. Correct distorted perspective in photos using Upright
    6. Improve image quality using Enhance
    7. Work with image tone and color
    8. Edit your images with Color Mixer tool
    9. Masking
    10. Apply local adjustments
    11. HDR photo merge
    12. Develop module options
    13. Retouch photos
    14. Cure red eye and pet eye effects
    15. Use the Radial Filter tool
    16. Adjustments with Lens Blur
    17. Edit and Export in HDR
    18. Remove Tool
    19. Remove distracting people
    20. Remove reflections
    21. Remove sensor dust in a photo
  7. Viewing photos
    1. View photos
    2. Browse and compare photos
    3. Set Library view options
    4. Share photos for comments and feedback
    5. Smart Previews
  8. Export photos
    1. Export files to disk or CD
    2. Export photos from Lightroom Classic
    3. Publish photos online
    4. Export to hard drive using publish services
    5. Presets for export, and other settings
  9. Work with external editors
    1. External Editing preferences
    2. Open and edit Lightroom Classic photos in Photoshop
    3. Edit Lightroom Classic photos in Firefly
  10. Manage catalogs and files
    1. How Lightroom Classic catalogs work
    2. Create and manage catalogs
    3. Back up a catalog
    4. Locate missing photos
    5. Create and manage folders
    6. Manage photos within folders
  11. Maps
    1. Work with the Map module
  12. Photo books
    1. Create photo books
  13. Slideshows
    1. Create slideshows
    2. Slideshow module panels and tools
    3. Specify the slide layout
    4. Add overlays to slides
    5. Play and export slideshows
  14. Print photos
    1. Print module basics
    2. Print module layouts and templates
    3. Work with print job options and settings
  15. Web galleries
    1. Create web galleries
    2. Use the Web module panels and tools
    3. Work with web gallery layouts
    4. Work with web gallery templates and settings
    5. Preview, export, and upload web photo galleries
  16. Content Authenticity 
    1. Content Authenticity in Lightroom Classic
  17. Lightroom and Adobe services
    1. Creative Cloud Libraries
    2. Using Adobe Stock in Creative Cloud apps
  18. Troubleshooting 
    1. Fixed Issues
    2. Known Issues
  19. Technical Support
    1. Performance Guidelines
      1. Basic troubleshooting steps to fix issues in Lightroom Classic
      2. Optimize performance
      3. Keep Lightroom up to date
      4. Preference file and other file locations | Lightroom Classic
      5. Allow Permissions to Lightroom Classic on macOS
    2.  Technical issues
      1. GPU Issues
        1. Troubleshoot graphics processor (GPU) and graphics driver issues | Lightroom Classic
        2. Lightroom Classic GPU FAQ
      2. Startup Issues
        1. Windows | Lightroom doesn't start
        2. Error: Lightroom catalog cannot be opened
        3. Error: 'Unexpected error opening catalog' occurs in Lightroom after Windows 10 upgrade
        4. "Assertion failed" update error | Windows
        5. Error MSVCR110.dll opening apps in Windows 10
      3. Rendering Issues
        1. Troubleshoot issues with Develop module
      4. Stability Issues
        1. Troubleshoot crash or freeze in Lightroom Classic
      5. Miscellaneous Issues
        1. FAQ | Color in Lightroom Classic
        2. Lightroom desktop and mobile apps unavailable to Education memberships | Kivuto
    3. Workflow Issues
      1. Catalog Issues
        1. Error : Lightroom catalog cannot be opened
        2. Troubleshoot corrupt catalog
        3. Locate missing photos
        4. Recover catalog and images after resetting preferences
        5. Failure in opening Lightroom Classic Catalog
        6. AI Edits storage error
        7. Lightroom Classic catalog FAQ
      2. Sync Issues
        1. Lightroom Classic sync FAQ

Explore the new and enhanced features in the latest releases of Lightroom Classic.

June 2026 (version 15.4)

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Identify duplicate images in your catalog automatically 
Auto-detect duplicate images in your catalog with Lightroom Classic, and organize them into stacks for further review and cleanup.

Learn how to find and manage duplicate photos >

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Streamline people-focused culling with the Faces panel
Review Eye Focus and Eyes Open scores and details for each face in a photo, helping you quickly identify and select the best photos from a shoot.

Learn how to choose the best photos with Assisted Culling >

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Select subjects with more precision when masking
Separate subjects from busy backgrounds with enhanced subject detection and more accurate selections for faster, cleaner masks.

Learn more about how to mask your subjects >

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Apply new AI-powered metadata and Smart collections
Filter and organize photos in your Library using newly added AI-focused Metadata filters and Smart Collections.

Learn about the list of Metadata filters and Smart Collections >

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Sync keywords with the Lightroom ecosystem
Sync keywords attached to photos in Lightroom Classic with Lightroom desktop, web, and mobile, so you can access and use them across Lightroom apps.

Learn how to sync the keywords with the Lightroom ecosystem >

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Edit photos from newly supported cameras

Find the newly added cameras in the supported camera profile list.

Learn about the cameras supported by Lightroom Classic >

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Explore support for new lenses

Find the newly added lenses in the supported lens profile list.

Learn about the lenses supported by Lightroom Classic >

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Explore optimized brushes for masking
Experience smoother, more responsive brush performance while creating and refining masks.

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Start exploring the latest updates and enhancements in Lightroom Classic now.

Release notes
Review a summary of updates and fixed issues for previous Lightroom Classic releases.

April 2026 (version 15.3)

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Add images to Firefly boards
Organize and create mood boards by adding Lightroom images to Firefly boards.

Learn how to add Lightroom images in Firefly boards >

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Create film-inspired looks  
Transform standard shots with the new Film-inspired presets group.

Learn more about presets >

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AI edits now run in the background
Enhance features and AI adjustments applied through batch workflows now run in the background, allowing you to continue using the app.

Learn more about Enhance features >

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Support for PSB format 
Lightroom Classic now supports syncing PSB files.

Learn more about supported file formats >

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Supported camera models
Find the newly added camera models. 

Learn more about supported camera models >

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Supported lens profiles
Find the newly added lens profiles. 

Learn more about supported lens >

February 2026 (version 15.2)

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Edit in Firefly
Easily enhance Lightroom images in Firefly with prompt-based editing, or turn images into videos.

Learn how to edit Lightroom images in Firefly >

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Support for WebP format 
You can now import, edit, and sync WebP files.

Learn more about supported file formats >

Previous releases

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Assisted Culling 
Quickly select the best shots from a large set of images with Assisted Culling. This feature is currently available as Early Access.

Learn how to select the best photos with Assisted Culling >

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Auto Stacking 
Easily stack your images based on time and visual similarity. You can also use the Stack filter in the Attribute panel. 

Learn how to auto-stack images >

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Dust Removal 
Quickly detect and remove dust spots caused by the camera's sensor or lens.  

Learn how to remove dust spots in a photo >

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Performance Improvements 
Achieve substantial performance improvements with enhanced speed, accuracy, and smooth responsiveness across tools and adjustments for interactive editing tasks.  

Learn more about various performance improvements >

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Zoom while Cropping 
You can now zoom in while cropping an image to make the best selection.

Learn how to crop an image >

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Tether support for Leica cameras 
Lightroom Classic now supports tethered capture for Leica cameras. 

Learn more about tether support for Leica cameras >

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Color Variance 
Fine-tune the overall tone and color in a photo using the Variance slider in Point Color

Learn how to use the Variance slider in Point Color >

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Generate Previews using GPU 
Use GPU to generate previews. 

Learn how to use GPU for Preview generation >

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Create and manage subsets in the Copy-Paste settings dialog
Create and manage custom subsets in Copy-Paste settings, with options to select only the modified Develop settings. 

Learn how to apply Copy-Paste settings in your images >

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Remove extra people from a photo
The People removal tool identifies and removes extra people from a photo. 

Learn how to remove extra people from a photo >

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Remove reflections in a photo
The Reflection removal tool helps you remove the window and glass reflections in a photo. 

Learn how to remove reflections in a photo >

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View and control all AI edits together
The AI Edit Status icon allows you to view and update edits made with AI-powered tools like Denoise, Super Resolution, Raw Details, and more. 

Learn how to view and update AI Edits >

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Tether support
Lightroom Classic now supports tethered capture for Fujifilm cameras. You can capture photos and change camera settings right from Lightroom Classic. 

Learn more about tether support >

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Performance improvements
Achieve substantial performance improvements with enhanced speed, accuracy, and smooth responsiveness across tools and adjustments for interactive editing tasks. 

Learn more about various performance improvements >

Enhance landscape features with Select Landscape

Automatically detect landscape elements like mountains, water, natural ground, artificial ground, architecture and more in your photos and create individual masks for each element for precise editing. 

Learn how to edit your photos with Select Landscape > 

Easily manage recent catalogs

Choose from a variety of reflective or rotational symmetry options to make your art stand out.  

Learn how to easily manage recent catalogs >

Support for new cameras and lenses in Lightroom 

Find newly added cameras and lenses in the complete list of supported camera profiles.  

Learn what cameras and lenses Lightroom supports >

Adaptive Profiles

Adjust the tones and colors of your photos with Adaptive Profiles to create an enhanced yet realistic starting point for further editing. Try it on landscape or cityscape raw images in HDR mode for best results.

Learn how to use Adaptive Profiles >

Tether enhancement - Focus point selection 

Easily adjust focus points and autofocus modes directly from the tethered live view window for Sony, Canon, and Nikon cameras.

Learn how to easily adjust focus points and autofocus modes directly from the tethered live view >

Catalog back-up management

Easily manage your catalog backups with a new backup panel in Catalog Settings, allowing you to open backup locations, check sizes, and delete older backups without removing actual files.

Learn how to easily manage your catalog backups >

Support for new cameras and lenses in Lightroom 

Find newly added cameras and lenses in the complete list of supported camera profiles.  

Learn what cameras and lenses Lightroom supports >

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