Learn how to make changes to parts of an image using the Adjustment brush.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is now Adobe Lightroom Classic, with the same functionality and features. If you're looking for the all-new photography service, check out Lightroom.

  1. Open your file in Adobe Lightroom Classic and choose the Adjustment Brush tool.
  2. Adjust exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows and more by moving sliders and painting areas of your image with the Adjustment Brush tool.
  3. Adjust the size of the Adjustment Brush tool, the feather value, and the flow value as desired.
  4. Enable the Auto Mask option to automatically mask neighboring areas of your image while painting.

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