What’s New – October 2024
Note:
- The Minimum supported macOS version for Lightroom Classic 14.0 is macOS 13.1 (Ventura).
- Lightroom Classic 14.0 and later are not supported in the Rosetta mode (macOS emulator mode)
GENERATIVE REMOVE – Improved Object Detection
Now includes improved selections with Object Detection for easier removal of unwanted objects, distractions or even complete backgrounds.
Copy-Paste, sync and Auto Sync on Generative Remove edits
HDR export supports ISO gain maps
ISO gain map is now automatically included when exporting HDR photos to JPEG. You also now have the option to include or exclude the ISO gain map for AVIF, TIFF, and JXL formats
You can now view HDR images in the secondary window in addition to Library, Compare and Fullscreen views.
Content Credentials (early Access)
You can now choose to attach your name, social media handle and list of your edits to exported JPEGs via a digital signature
Enhanced Tether support for Nikon cameras
With LrC 14.0 has changed the Tether architecture for Nikon Cameras.
Relaunch in Rosetta Emulation mode will not be required anymore, for Nikon Tethering to work.
This will also not only improve stability, but will also improve performance during:
- Image Capture/Import
- Live view
- Detection of cameras
Faster image loading the Develop Module
Faster full resolution image loading and smoother filmstrip navigation when switching between images in Develop
Management Control for Previews
Set a preview cache limit to control how much disk space Lightroom Classic can use for previews
Improved Catalog upgrade workflow
Catalog upgrade no longer requires a name change. It will now backup the previous version of your catalog for your archives. You can rename a catalog if desired by navigating to File>Rename Catalog.
Denoise now supports more raw file formats
Including HDR and Pano DNG files, Apple ProRaw DNG, Samsung Galaxy Expert Raw DNG and other raw files
New Adaptive Presets
Lightroom Classic added seven new adaptive presets to selectively enhance elements of your images, from smoothing skin to simulating the sky at Golden Hour or Blue hour
Adaptive Portrait
- Smooth skin
Adaptive sky
- Blue Hour
- Blue Pop
- Golden Hour
Adaptive Subject
- Balance Contrast
- Light
- Warm Light
Bug Fixes, Camera and Lens Support