Master Grid, Loupe, and Full-Screen modes with fast keyboard navigation.

1. 1
   Navigate between Grid View (G), Loupe View (E/D), and Full Screen (F).
2. 2
   Access the left panel for Albums, Folders, and Cloud Sync .
3. 3
   Open the right panel for Edit , Masking , and Presets .
4. 4
   Press \ (Backslash) anytime to toggle instant Before / After preview.

Configure GPU hardware acceleration and default RAW rendering profiles.

1. 1
   Open Preferences via Ctrl+, (Win) or Cmd+, (Mac).
2. 2
   Under Performance, set Use Graphics Processor to Custom / Auto for smooth 4K/8K rendering.
3. 3
   Configure RAW Defaults to 'Camera Settings' or 'Adobe Color'.
4. 4
   Manage local cache and cloud storage allocation under the Local Storage tab.

Learn from step-by-step masterclasses directly inside Lightroom.

1. 1
   Click Learn in the left sidebar to access guided interactive tutorials.
2. 2
   Follow step-by-step masterclasses directly inside your Lightroom workspace.
3. 3
   Experiment with real RAW edits from top commercial, portrait, and landscape photographers.
4. 4
   Save tutorial adjustment workflows directly into your personal presets library .

Import RAW, DNG, and JPG files from cameras, SD cards, and hard drives.

1. 1
   Click + Add Photos or press Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + I.
2. 2
   Select your source: Internal Drive, SD Card, External SSD, or connected Camera.
3. 3
   Choose whether to add to an Album and apply an import preset .
4. 4
   Click Add Photos to initiate fast background cloud sync .

Locate images instantly using flags, star ratings, and AI object search.

1. 1
   Browse photos in All Photos, Recently Added, or by Date.
2. 2
   Use the top filter bar to filter by Flag , Stars , or Keywords.
3. 3
   Utilize Adobe Sensei AI search to search for objects like 'sunset', 'mountains', 'dog', or 'beach'.

Structure shoots, client projects, and portfolios non-destructively.

1. 1
   Click + in the Albums panel to create a new Album or nesting Folder.
2. 2
   Drag and drop thumbnails into albums without duplicating or moving physical disk files.
3. 3
   Right-click an album and choose Share & Invite to collaborate with clients online.

Let AI detect focus sharpness, closed eyes, and best expressions in bursts.

1. 1
   Select a shoot batch and launch Assisted Culling .
2. 2
   AI analyzes focus sharpness, open/closed eyes, framing, and composition quality.
3. 3
   Quickly confirm suggested keeper photos with Pick (Press P).

Collapse burst shots and HDR/Panorama bracket series into tidy stacks.

1. 1
   Select multiple burst or bracketed shots in Grid view.
2. 2
   Right-click > Auto-Stack by Time.
3. 3
   Set the time interval threshold (e.g. 2 seconds) to automatically collapse bursts into stacks.

Flag picks, reject outtakes, and assign star ratings and color labels.

1. 1
   Press number keys 1 through 5 to set star ratings .
2. 2
   Press P to Pick , X to Reject, and U to Unflag.
3. 3
   Right-click photo to assign color labels (Red for urgent, Green for approved, Blue for exported).

Establish baseline exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, and white balance.

1. 1
   Open the Edit panel (Press D or click the sliders icon).
2. 2
   In Light , adjust Exposure, Contrast, Highlights (-30 to -60), and Shadows.
3. 3
   Click Auto for an instant AI-balanced baseline.
4. 4
   In Color , set White Balance (Temp & Tint), Vibrance, and Saturation.

Apply creative styles and AI-driven adaptive presets with strength sliders.

1. 1
   Click the Presets button on the right toolbar.
2. 2
   Hover over presets in Premium / Yours categories for instant real-time preview.
3. 3
   Adjust the Preset Amount slider (0-200%) to control effect strength.
4. 4
   Click ... to Import Presets (.xmp, .dng) or create custom styles.

Straighten horizons and correct architectural perspective distortion.

1. 1
   Press C or click Crop on the right toolbar.
2. 2
   Lock or select Aspect Ratios (1:1, 4:5 for Instagram, 16:9 for screens, Original).
3. 3
   Use the Straighten slider or click Auto to level crooked horizons.
4. 4
   In Geometry , use Upright (Auto, Level, Vertical, Full) to fix perspective.

Erase complex distractions seamlessly using Adobe Firefly generative AI.

1. 1
   Click the Remove tool (Press H).
2. 2
   Select Generative Remove (Powered by Adobe Firefly AI).
3. 3
   Brush over unwanted distractions, powerlines, trash, or photo-bombers.
4. 4
   Review 3 AI variations and pick the cleanest, most realistic texture fill result.

Perform skin blemish retouching and exact pixel duplication.

1. 1
   Select Heal for seamless skin blemish and texture blending.
2. 2
   Select Clone to sample exact pixel duplicates for repetitive patterns.
3. 3
   Hold Alt/Option and click to specify the exact source sample location.
4. 4
   Fine-tune Feather (soft edge) and Opacity sliders.

Detect and remove background tourists and crowd distractions with 1 click.

1. 1
   In the Remove panel, toggle Detect People .
2. 2
   AI highlights background people and tourists across the entire frame.
3. 3
   Click Remove All or tap individual highlighted subjects for 1-click clean backgrounds.

Restore clarity behind glass windows and eliminate harsh specular glare.

1. 1
   Select Remove > Reflections.
2. 2
   Brush across window reflections or glass glare.
3. 3
   AI separates reflection glare from background details and restores transparency.

Reveal and eliminate hidden camera sensor dust spots across sky backgrounds.

1. 1
   Press H and check the Visualize Spots checkbox at the bottom.
2. 2
   Adjust the high-contrast threshold slider to reveal hidden sensor dust spots.
3. 3
   Click each revealed spot to remove it, and sync the fix across your entire batch shoot.

Isolate subjects, skies, and backgrounds automatically with precision AI selections.

1. 1
   Click Masking (Press Shift + W).
2. 2
   Choose Select Subject , Select Sky , or Background.
3. 3
   Combine with Brush , Linear Gradient , or Radial Gradient .
4. 4
   Adjust exposure, clarity, and color temperature exclusively on the isolated region.

Quadruple image resolution for massive high-detail gallery wall prints.

1. 1
   Right-click a RAW file and choose Enhance...
2. 2
   Enable Raw Details for crisper edge rendering without color moiré artifacts.
3. 3
   Enable Super Resolution to double linear resolution (4x pixel count).
4. 4
   Produces a high-fidelity .DNG RAW file ideal for large gallery prints and heavy crops.

Stitch panoramic landscapes and combine bracketed dynamic range exposures.

1. 1
   Select 2+ bracketed exposures or overlapping panorama frames in the grid.
2. 2
   Right-click > Photo Merge > HDR Merge or Panorama Merge.
3. 3
   Select projection mode (Spherical, Cylindrical, Perspective) and set Deghosting level.
4. 4
   Click Merge to generate a high-dynamic-range 32-bit DNG file.

Clean high-ISO digital noise while preserving hair, fabric, and fine textures.

1. 1
   In the Detail panel, click Denoise under Noise Reduction.
2. 2
   Set the Denoise AI amount (typically 30-50 for natural high-ISO results).
3. 3
   Hold Alt/Option while dragging the Masking slider to only sharpen edges.

Export optimal JPG, TIFF, or DNG files tailored for social media or print.

1. 1
   Click Share / Export > Export As... (or press Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + E).
2. 2
   Set File Type: JPG (Web/Social), TIFF (Gallery Print), or DNG (Raw Archive).
3. 3
   For Instagram/Web: Select sRGB, Quality 85-90%, Long Edge 2048 px.
4. 4
   Add customizable text or graphic PNG Watermark if desired.

Navigate the mobile library, detail canvas, and bottom editing toolbars.

1. 1
   Browse your photo library in Library and tap any photo to enter Detail View.
2. 2
   Access the bottom toolbar: Edit , Presets , Crop , and Masking .
3. 3
   Tap and hold anywhere on the screen for instant Before/After comparison.

Save up to 80% mobile storage with Smart Previews and cellular control.

1. 1
   Tap the Cloud icon at top right to view synchronization status.
2. 2
   Enable Only Download Smart Previews in App Settings to save up to 80% mobile storage.
3. 3
   Pause sync when on cellular data to preserve mobile bandwidth and battery life.

Enable pro in-app camera with 14-bit DNG capture, zebra stripes, and focus peaking.

1. 1
   Tap the Settings gear icon at top right.
2. 2
   Under Capture, enable DNG format for true 14-bit mobile RAW capture.
3. 3
   Turn on Focus Peaking and Zebra Highlights for pro exposure assistance.

Attach cryptographic creator attribution and tamper-evident edit provenance.

1. 1
   Tap Share > Export As... .
2. 2
   Toggle on Content Credentials .
3. 3
   Embed cryptographically verified creator attribution, social handles, and edit provenance.

Watch step-by-step slider replays from professional mobile photographers.

1. 1
   Tap the Discover / Community tab at the bottom.
2. 2
   Scroll through community photo edits and watch step-by-step playback of slider changes.
3. 3
   Follow top photographers and save their edit settings as custom presets .

Collaborate and color-grade original RAWs shared by the global community.

1. 1
   Tap Remix on any enabled community post.
2. 2
   Apply your own unique color grading and creative adjustments to the original RAW.
3. 3
   Share your remix back to the community for feedback and comparison.

Build your mobile photography portfolio and showcase featured edits.

1. 1
   Tap your profile avatar in the Community tab.
2. 2
   Customize your photographer bio, portfolio links, and featured edits.
3. 3
   Manage privacy, likes, and published remix collaborations.

Control exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, whites, and deep blacks.

1. 1
   In Edit , tap Light .
2. 2
   Adjust Exposure, Contrast, Highlights, Shadows, Whites, and Blacks.
3. 3
   Double-tap any slider knob to quickly reset it to zero.

Harness high peak brightness on modern OLED and Super Retina displays.

1. 1
   In Edit > Light , toggle on Edit in HDR Mode .
2. 2
   Take advantage of HDR OLED phone displays (up to 2000 nits peak brightness).
3. 3
   Preview SDR fallback tone mapping to ensure non-HDR screens look great.

Fine-tune contrast and create film looks with parametric and RGB curves.

1. 1
   In Light , tap the Curve icon.
2. 2
   Switch between Parametric Point Curve and individual Red, Green, Blue channels.
3. 3
   Create a gentle S-Curve (raise shadows slightly, dip mid-tones) for cinematic contrast.

Automate camera profiles and lens distortion corrections on import.

1. 1
   Go to Settings > Import > Raw Defaults.
2. 2
   Choose between Adobe Default or Camera Settings.
3. 3
   Automatically apply lens profile corrections on all imported mirrorless/DSLR files.

Target individual colors with Hue, Saturation, and Luminance sliders.

1. 1
   Tap Color in the Edit panel.
2. 2
   Set Temp (Kelvin), Tint, Vibrance, and Saturation.
3. 3
   Tap Mix (HSL) to adjust individual color channels (Hue, Saturation, Luminance).
4. 4
   Use the Target Adjustment Tool: tap and drag directly on the photo to tweak colors.

Change RAW color science without overwriting your standard edit sliders.

1. 1
   Tap Profile at the top of the Edit panel.
2. 2
   Browse Adobe Raw profiles (Adobe Color, Adobe Portrait, Adobe Landscape).
3. 3
   Explore Creative profiles (Artistic, B&W, Vintage, Modern) with adjustable amount sliders.

Organize profile groups and favorite your top commercial color looks.

1. 1
   In Profile browser, tap ... .
2. 2
   Manage Profile Groups, show/hide legacy profiles, and mark favorites for fast access.

Generate optical depth-of-field and realistic bokeh shapes with AI depth maps.

1. 1
   Tap Lens Blur in the Edit toolbar.
2. 2
   AI builds a 3D depth map of the scene automatically.
3. 3
   Adjust Blur Amount and choose Bokeh shapes (Circle, Bubble, 5-Blade, Ring).
4. 4
   Use the Focal Range slider or tap on photo to set exact plane of focus.

Instant intelligent baseline correction powered by Adobe Sensei AI.

1. 1
   Tap Auto in the main Edit toolbar.
2. 2
   Advanced AI analyzes image histogram, scene type, and lighting.
3. 3
   Instantly corrects underexposure and balances temperature as an ideal starting point.

Sharpen fine textures and reduce low-light luminance and color noise.

1. 1
   Tap Detail in Edit toolbar.
2. 2
   Adjust Sharpening, Radius, Detail, and Masking.
3. 3
   Use Noise Reduction and Color Noise Reduction for clean low-light photos.

Sculpt surface micro-contrast, cut atmospheric haze, and add film grain.

1. 1
   Tap Effects in Edit toolbar.
2. 2
   Increase Texture for subtle surface detail without exaggerating pores.
3. 3
   Use Clarity for punchy mid-tone contrast and Dehaze to remove atmospheric fog.
4. 4
   Add subtle Vignette and film Grain.

Eliminate purple/green chromatic fringing and barrel lens distortion.

1. 1
   Tap Optics in Edit toolbar.
2. 2
   Toggle on Remove Chromatic Aberration (removes purple/green color fringing).
3. 3
   Toggle on Enable Lens Corrections to eliminate barrel/pincushion distortion.

Eliminate high-ISO grain on RAW files without losing eyelashes or hair details.

1. 1
   Open a RAW photo on iPad/Mobile and go to Detail .
2. 2
   Tap Denoise under Noise Reduction.
3. 3
   AI cleanly removes ISO noise while preserving eyelashes, hair, and fine textures.

Isolate subjects, skies, backgrounds, and people with 1-tap AI masks.

1. 1
   Tap Masking in the bottom toolbar.
2. 2
   Tap + and select Subject , Sky , or Background.
3. 3
   AI precisely isolates the selected element in seconds with a red overlay.

Draw precision brushes, linear gradients, and radial lighting spotlights.

1. 1
   Choose Brush with customizable size, feather, and flow.
2. 2
   Use Linear Gradient for skies and horizon light.
3. 3
   Use Radial Gradient to create targeted spotlights on subjects.
4. 4
   Use Color Range and Luminance Range for color-specific masks.

Combine multiple selection layers with Add, Subtract, and Invert.

1. 1
   Tap the Mask list icon to view all active layers.
2. 2
   Tap ... on any mask to Invert, Duplicate, or Delete.
3. 3
   Use Add and Subtract buttons to refine complex selections.

Apply exposure, color temp, and sharpness strictly inside masked boundaries.

1. 1
   With an active mask selected, adjust Light , Color , and Effects .
2. 2
   Brighten faces, darken overexposed skies, or add color tinting to local areas.

Frame compositions for Instagram (4:5, 1:1), Stories (9:16), and print.

1. 1
   Tap Crop in the bottom bar.
2. 2
   Select social aspect ratios: 4:5 / 8:10 (Instagram Portrait), 1:1 (Square), 9:16 (Stories/Reels).
3. 3
   Drag corner handles to frame composition with rule-of-thirds grid.

Correct keystone tilt and converging vertical lines in architecture shots.

1. 1
   In Crop/Geometry, select Upright modes: Auto, Level, Vertical, Full.
2. 2
   Instantly corrects keystoning in architecture and city photography.

Level tilted ocean horizons and flip orientations effortlessly.

1. 1
   Drag the angle dial to straighten crooked horizons.
2. 2
   Tap Rotate (90° increments) or Flip Horizontal / Vertical inside the Crop panel.

Draw guide lines along building edges for 100% precise vertical alignment.

1. 1
   In Geometry, select Guided Upright .
2. 2
   Draw 2 to 4 guide lines along building edges that should be straight vertical or horizontal.
3. 3
   Lightroom automatically snaps the perspective to true 90-degree alignment.

Extend canvas borders and let Adobe Firefly fill scenery automatically.

1. 1
   In Crop , tap Generative Expand .
2. 2
   Drag crop handles beyond the photo's original boundary borders.
3. 3
   Adobe Firefly AI fills the expanded canvas seamlessly with matching scenery.

Brush and patch distracting powerlines, litter, and background clutter.

1. 1
   Tap Healing in the toolbar.
2. 2
   Select Brush mode, adjust radius and feather with sliders.
3. 3
   Paint over unwanted objects to automatically patch with surrounding texture.

Sample identical pixel textures to remove objects in pattern areas.

1. 1
   In Healing modes, tap Clone .
2. 2
   Paint over target flaw, then drag the source circle pin to select sampling area.

1-tap skin acne, spot, and dust repair with intelligent texture blending.

1. 1
   Select Heal mode.
2. 2
   Tap once on acne, spots, or dust to automatically blend colors and textures seamlessly.

Remove large cars, signs, and complex obstructions with Firefly AI.

1. 1
   Select Remove > Generative Remove .
2. 2
   Brush over large complex objects (cars, signs, poles).
3. 3
   Tap Apply to generate Firefly AI variations and select best match.

Automatically detect and erase tourist crowds from landmark photos.

1. 1
   In Remove , tap Detect People .
2. 2
   AI detects all background people in the scene.
3. 3
   Tap Remove to instantly clean tourist distractions from landmarks.

Recalculate AI depth, masks, and generative fills after crop or angle changes.

1. 1
   When cropping or modifying base RAW settings, tap Update AI Edits .
2. 2
   Recalculates AI masks, depth blur, and generative fills for perfect alignment.

Protect your shared work with customizable text or graphic logo watermarks.

1. 1
   In Export As... , enable Include Watermark .
2. 2
   Customize text watermark (font, opacity, position) or upload graphic PNG logo.

Browse AI Recommended, Premium, and User preset packs with amount sliders.

1. 1
   Tap Presets in the bottom Edit panel.
2. 2
   Browse Recommended (AI-matched to your photo), Premium, and Yours.
3. 3
   Tap a preset and use the amount slider to fine-tune intensity.

Organize preset packs and hide unused default categories.

1. 1
   In the Presets panel, tap ... > Manage Presets.
2. 2
   Toggle visibility of preset packs and favorite your most-used styles.

Load .XMP, .DNG, and .lrtemplate preset packs directly from files or cloud drives.

1. 1
   Select Presets from the Edit panel.
2. 2
   Select Yours > Options menu, and then select Import Presets.
3. 3
   Navigate to your files (.xmp, .DNG, .lrtemplate) and tap Select.
4. 4
   To export: Select Share > Export as > select Preset.

Save custom recipes and sync across all mobile and desktop devices.

1. 1
   Apply edits to any photo in detail view.
2. 2
   Tap Presets > ... > Create Preset.
3. 3
   Name preset, select included adjustment groups, and save to User Presets.

Filter out presets requiring desktop camera profiles unsupported on mobile.

1. 1
   In Presets options , enable Hide Partially Compatible Presets.
2. 2
   Prevents desktop-only profile mismatches on mobile.

Extract editing recipes from free and commercial DNG preset photos.

1. 1
   Add downloaded .DNG preset photo into Lightroom Mobile via + Add Photos .
2. 2
   Open DNG photo, tap ... > Create Preset.
3. 3
   Save settings to your preset library for instant 1-tap reuse on any photo.