Adobe Lightroom Classic 2021.t... [2025]

: Users gained the ability to combine different masks using "Add" and "Subtract" functions, plus the "Intersect" feature for precise control.

: The 2021 updates significantly increased GPU acceleration for brushing and gradient tools, leading to a smoother "Develop" module experience. Adobe Lightroom Classic 2021.t...

: It is a best practice to update your Copyright Metadata Preset at the start of each year (e.g., "© 2021 [Your Name]") to ensure new imports are tagged correctly. : Users gained the ability to combine different

: This was the year's "headline" feature. Adobe replaced the individual Adjustment Brush, Linear Gradient, and Radial Gradient tools with a unified Masking icon. : This was the year's "headline" feature

: Using AI, this tool can increase a photo's resolution by 4x (e.g., turning a 10MP image into a 40MP image) while maintaining sharp edges and detail.

: Introduced "Select Subject" and "Select Sky," allowing for one-click, AI-powered localized adjustments.

: Lightroom Classic began running natively on Apple M1 chips, providing roughly twice the speed for operations like launching, importing, and exporting compared to Intel-based Macs.