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Edit photos in Lightroom for mobile (Android)

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  2. Introduction
    1. What's new in Lightroom
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    3. Lightroom | Common questions
    4. Lightroom tutorials
    5. Work with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom for mobile
    6. Set preferences
  3. In-app learning
    1. In-app learning and inspiration
    2. In-app learning and inspiration | Lightroom for mobile (iOS)
    3. In-app learning and inspiration | Lightroom for mobile (Android)
  4. Add, import, and capture photos
    1. Add photos
    2. Capture photos with Lightroom for mobile (iOS)
    3. Capture photos with Lightroom for mobile (Android)
    4. Import photos in Lightroom for mobile (iOS)
    5. Import photos and videos in Lightroom for mobile (Android)
  5. Organize photos
    1. Organize photos
    2. Find and organize photos of people in the People View
    3. Search and organize photos in Lightroom for mobile (iOS)
    4. Search and organize photos in Lightroom for mobile (Android)
  6. Edit photos
    1. Edit photos
    2. Edit photos in Lightroom for mobile (iOS)
    3. Edit photos in Lightroom for mobile (Android)
    4. Quickly edit photos with Quick Action in Lightroom on mobile (Android)
    5. Quickly edit photos with Quick Action in Lightroom on mobile (iOS)
    6. Presets in Lightroom
    7. Presets in Lightroom for mobile (Android)
    8. Crop, Rotate, & Geometry tool in Lightroom
    9. Remove tool in Lightroom
    10. Remove tool in Lightroom for mobile (iOS)
    11. Remove tool in Lightroom for mobile (Android)
    12. Edit panel in Lightroom
    13. Masking in Lightroom
    14. Lens Blur in Lightroom
    15. Merge photos to create HDRs, panoramas, and HDR panoramas
    16. Edit HDR photos
    17. Edit HDR photos in Lightroom for mobile (iOS)
    18. Edit HDR photos in Lightroom for mobile (Android
    19. Easily enhance image quality in Lightroom
    20. Edit photos in other apps
    21. Learn about Content Credentials
    22. Add Content Credentials in Lightroom on mobile (Android)
    23. Add Content Credentials in Lightroom on mobile (iOS)
  7. Edit videos
    1. Edit videos 
    2. Edit videos in Lightroom for mobile (iOS)
    3. Edit videos in Lightroom for mobile (Android)
  8. Save, share, and export
    1. Export or share your photos
    2. Export and share photos in Lightroom for mobile (iOS)
    3. Save, share, and export photos with Lightroom for mobile (Android)
  9. Lightroom for mobile, TV and the web
    1. Get started with Lightroom for mobile (iOS)
    2. Get started with Lightroom for mobile (Android)
    3. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom on the web
    4. Set up Lightroom for Apple TV app
    5. Use keyboard shortcuts in Lightroom for mobile (iOS and Android)
    6. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom for mobile and Apple TV | FAQ
    7. View Lightroom photos and videos on your TV
    8. How to Add Presets/Sync Presets with mobile
  10. Migrate photos
    1. Migrate Apple Photos Library to Lightroom
    2. Migrate photos and videos from Lightroom Classic to Lightroom
    3. Migrate photos from Photoshop Elements to Lightroom
  11. Troubleshooting 
    1. Fixed Issues 
    2. Known Issues

 

Learn more about the editing tools and features in Lightroom on mobile (Android)

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Quick Actions

The Quick Actions tool in Lightroom on mobile streamlines the editing process by offering quick, AI-powered suggestions for specific parts of a photo. Simply open an image, select Actions, and let Lightroom analyze it to provide tailored enhancements for your photo on the go. 

For a detailed walkthrough of the Quick Actions tool, see Quickly edit photos with Quick Action in Lightroom on mobile (Android)

Presets

Presets are predefined group edit settings that offer a smooth editing experience on the go. The Presets panel lets you apply, manage, create, import, and export presets as you streamline your photo editing process on your mobile device. You can also learn more about the types of presets and how to use them.

For a detailed walkthrough of the Presets panel, see Presets in Lightroom on mobile (Android).

Crop, Rotate, and Geometry tools

In Lightroom on mobile, you can adjust a photo's aspect ratio, perspective, and overall composition by resizing it using the Crop and Rotate tools. You can also straighten the image and use various overlays to improve composition. The Geometry tool helps correct distortions and straighten lines in your images, with features like Upright, which automatically adjusts perspective, and Guided Upright, which lets you manually draw guides to the correct perspective.

For a detailed walkthrough of the Crop panel, see Crop and image in Lightroom on mobile (Android).

Edit tools

The Edit panel in Lightroom helps you enhance and perfect your photos. Select from a variety of basic adjustments, such as Exposure and Contrast, to advanced features, like Color grading and Lens Blur. Whether fine-tuning details or making dramatic changes, the Edit panel provides everything you need to bring your creative vision to life. 

For a detailed walkthrough of the Edit panel, see Edit panel in Lightroom on mobile (Android).

Masking tools

Make precise edits to specific parts of your photo using the various Masking tools. The Masking tools let you create one or more masks and adjust the selected areas using the editing controls. AI-powered features like Select Subject and Select Sky will help you automatically select a subject or sky in a photo so you can adjust that selection quickly. Bring your imagination to life using masking tools like BrushLinear GradientRadial GradientColor RangeLuminance Range, and Depth Range masks.

For a detailed walkthrough of the Masking panel, see Masking in Lightroom for mobile (Android).

Remove tools

Work with the Remove panel tools to remove unnecessary spots, power lines, people, objects, or other distractions from a photo. You can access AI-powered Generative Remove to remove complex objects from an image. You can also access Detect Objects, Heal, and Clone tools. 

For a detailed walkthrough of the Remove panel, see Remove tool in Lightroom on mobile (Android).

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