Lightroom Classic feature summary (May 2024 release)

Remove distractions in photos with Generative Remove

The before and after image of a scenery after applying the Generative AI feature in the Remove tool.

Easily remove unwanted objects and distractions in a photo with the Generative Remove, powered by Adobe Firefly generative AI. Once you identify and highlight an object using the brush mask, Adobe Firefly automatically removes it and generates a fill that blends with the rest of the frame.

Select the Remove tool to access Generative AI and Object Aware options. The Generative Remove feature is available as Early Access across all Lightroom surfaces.

Learn how to remove unwanted objects in a photo with the Remove tool in Lightroom Classic.

Add aesthetic blur to your photos with Lens Blur

Previously available as Early access, the AI-powered Lens Blur tool is now ready for general availability with enhanced features and improvements. Quickly add aesthetic blur and bokeh effects to your photos and achieve a professional look by using adaptive presets, shipping with the May 2024 release of Lightroom Classic. You can also batch copy-paste Lens Blur settings to achieve a consistent look.

Lens Blur now supports all batch operations, such as Auto sync, Sync, and Previous. Check Lens Blur in Lightroom Classic to learn more.

The before and after images of Peacock after applying Lens Blur.

Tethered Capture with Sony

Lightroom Classic now supports tethered capture for Sony cameras. You can capture photos and change camera settings right from Lightroom Classic. From the floating tether bar, you can seamlessly work on live sessions, apply presets, and control the tethered camera's Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO, and White Balance. 

Learn how to tether capture with Sony in Lightroom Classic.

Filter by Exported Images

You can now filter your photos based on whether they are exported or not exported. Create a Smart Collection, filter with Exported status and other metadata. You can also use the Library Filter panel under Attribute to filter out the exported photos. Lightroom Classic records the last export date of an image, which can be viewed in the image's metadata, and you can choose to reset the export status of an image as well.

Learn how to Filter by Export status in Lightroom Classic.

Support for new cameras and lenses

Find newly added cameras and lenses in the full list of supported profiles:

• Supported camera models
• Supported lens profiles

Other feature enhancements and changes

• Improved sync workflow reliability and performance due to the implementation of significant infrastructure changes. 
  
• Enabled Apple Neural Engine for AI Denoise on Mac, with Apple Silicon having macOS 14.0 or later.
  
• New preview level organization.
  
• Enhanced responsiveness and improved navigation experience in the Develop module.