Adobe Lightroom Classic 12.3 [new] <PRO — 2026>

Option 1: Release Notes / Update Log (Professional)

• Select People – automatically detect and mask individual people (faces, skin, body, eyebrows, lips, etc.).
• Background & Subject masks now support Intersect/Subtract/Invert.
• Copy/Paste masks between photos.

Local adjustments

• Crop Overlay (R): aspect ratios, straighten, lock.
• Healing (Q): Spot removal or clone; choose Heal or Clone, adjust size/feather.
• Brush (K): paint selective adjustments; use Auto Mask to limit to edges.
• Radial Filter (Shift+M): vignette-like selective edits, invert option.
• Graduated Filter (M): linear gradients for skies or foreground.
• Range Masks: Color or Luminance masks refine local tools precisely.

The most significant addition to 12.3 is the AI-powered Denoise tool. Unlike traditional noise reduction, which often results in "waxy" skin or lost detail, this feature uses machine learning to strip away noise while preserving textures. Where to find it: It is located in the panel under the Best Practice: Experts recommend applying AI Denoise Adobe Lightroom Classic 12.3

The April 2023 release of Adobe Lightroom Classic 12.3 introduced some of the most significant advancements in the software's history, primarily driven by artificial intelligence. This update fundamentally changed how photographers handle noise and local adjustments, bridging the gap between Lightroom and high-end third-party plugins. The "Game-Changer": AI-Powered Denoise Option 1: Release Notes / Update Log (Professional)

• Who created the image.
• When it was taken.
• What edits were applied (including which presets and masks were used).
• Crucially: If generative AI was used elsewhere in the pipeline.