What's new in Lightroom Classic

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

November 2026 (version 16.0)

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Filter photos before you import
Import only the shots you want by filtering on in-camera ratings, color labels, protected status, or file type. The filters also carry over to Assisted Culling for faster, more targeted results.

Learn how to apply filters before importing photos ›

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Clear the history steps to reduce the catalog size
Clean up history steps to reduce the catalog size while preserving your photos' current appearance. Clear history for multiple photos, folders, or collections, or schedule automatic cleanup.

Learn how to clear the history steps of your photos ›

Add a soft, dreamy glow effect to your photos
Make highlights glow, from streetlights to golden-hour skies. Start with a preset or choose from five styles, then fine-tune the strength, spread, color, and direction with sliders.

Learn how to apply glow effects to your photos ›

Remove skin blemishes from photos
Eliminate skin blemishes, moles, and freckles with the AI-powered blemish removal tool. Fine-tune the results with Refine controls to remove or restore specific spots.

Learn how to remove skin blemishes from portraits ›

Check color accuracy with Vectorscope
View the hue and saturation of your photo on a circular graph to spot color casts and check skin tones. Use the Skin indicator to keep portraits looking natural.

Learn how to analyze the hue and saturation of your photos ›

View where your camera focused with Focus Points
Show the focus points your camera recorded as an overlay on raw photos from supported Canon, Nikon, and Sony cameras. Quickly check focus and pick the sharpest shot.

Learn how to view focus points in photos ›

Create depth range masks in any photos
Use AI-powered depth mapping to select and adjust the foreground, background, or areas in between, even when your photo doesn't contain depth information.

Learn how to create depth range for masked photos ›

Fix stretched faces at the edges of the frame
Use the new Projection slider to correct stretched faces and objects at the edges of selfies and wide-angle shots, so they look more natural.

Learn how to use the Projection slider in Upright modes ›

Manage and customize the Masking panel controls
Personalize the Masking panel by rearranging controls and adding frequently used sliders to Favorites for quick access and a more efficient editing workflow.

Learn how to customize your Masking panel ›

Add color tints to masked areas of photos
Use Color Grading to adjust the shadows, midtones, and highlights within selected masked areas for precise color adjustments.

Learn how to use the color grading in masking ›

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Edit photos from newly supported cameras
Find the newly added cameras in the list of supported camera profiles.

Learn about the cameras supported by Lightroom Classic ›

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Explore support for new lenses
Find the newly added lenses in the list of supported lens profiles.

Learn about the lenses supported by Lightroom Classic ›

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September 2026 (version 15.6)

Experience improvements in Reflection Removal
Get cleaner results, even on complex surfaces. Remove reflections from windows, glass, and water with fewer smudges and ghosting artifacts.

Learn how to remove reflections from your photos ›

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Edit photos from newly supported cameras
Find the newly added cameras in the list of supported camera profiles.

Learn about the cameras supported by Lightroom Classic ›

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Explore support for new lenses
Find the newly added lenses in the list of supported lens profiles.

Learn about the lenses supported by Lightroom Classic ›

August 2026 (version 15.5)

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Adjust the opacity of your photo for precise cropping
See through the cropped-out areas by adjusting the photo's opacity, so you can focus and fine-tune your composition before committing.

Learn how to define the opacity of the photo when cropping ›

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Refine Masking with new controls
Try the new Feather and Edge sliders for more control, better creative effects, and smoother transitions when masking.

Learn more about how to use Feather and Edge controls when masking ›

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Create rendered DNG files of your photos
Save photos as new DNG files with all current edits permanently applied using the Render to DNG option, giving you a non-raw file to build on when you want a clean starting point.

Learn how you can access the Render to DNG option ›

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Edit photos from newly supported cameras
Find the newly added cameras in the list of supported camera profiles.

Learn about the cameras supported by Lightroom Classic ›

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Explore support for new lenses
Find the newly added lenses in the list of supported lens profiles.

Learn about the lenses supported by Lightroom Classic ›

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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 list of supported camera profiles.

Learn about the cameras supported by Lightroom Classic ›

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Explore support for new lenses
Find the newly added lenses in the list of supported lens profiles.

Learn about the lenses supported by Lightroom Classic ›

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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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Edit photos from newly supported cameras
Find the newly added cameras in the list of supported camera profiles.

Learn about the cameras supported by Lightroom Classic ›

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Explore support for new lenses
Find the newly added lenses in the list of supported lens profiles.

Learn about the lenses supported by Lightroom Classic ›

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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 >

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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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