What's new in Lightroom Classic

Last updated on Jun 18, 2026

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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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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