Lightroom Classic version 16 released
Friday 13 November 2026, 16:08 by Nando Harmsen | 48 views | 0 commentsThis article was translated from Dutch with the help of AI. Read the original.
A new Adobe MAX and a new version of Lightroom Classic. This version 16 includes a number of welcome improvements and new tools. In this article, you get a useful overview.
Lightroom Classic version 16 greatly expands the programme's capabilities. It's one of the more extensive updates in a long time. Watch the video below to see all of them covered.
Important, but less sensational, changes include the filter options when importing and the adjustments to the mask panels. Choose the order and create a list of favourites.
It's now possible to limit the history information for photos. This can significantly reduce the size of the catalogue.
Lightroom Classic can now also show the AF point in the photo. You can find this option in the toolbar. You no longer need to rely on other plug-ins for this.
Where was the focus set? With the new function, you can make this visible for Canon, Nikon and Sony. Do you have a camera from another brand? Then it won't work.
The more interesting changes are the additions of a depth mask and the ability to apply colour gradients to masks. Especially the latter is a welcome extra adjustment option.
Depth mask in action. Also note the new favourites panel for masks.
A 'Glow' function has been added under Effects. This was already available in Lightroom, and is now also available in Lightroom Classic. Two additional types of glow have also been added: streak and motion.
Adding glow to a photo. There are now five different types of glow.
Do you have problems with perspective distortion at the sides of ultra-wide-angle photos? Then the projection correction slider is a welcome addition. It prevents objects from being stretched.
Correct perspective distortion at the edges of an ultra-wide-angle photo. Also note the vectorscope.
Portrait photographers will welcome the automatic removal of skin imperfections. At the press of a button, you can remove all distracting skin features. You have a lot of control over the extent to which this happens.
Automatically removing imperfections.
The temperature slider now has a wider range. You can change the colour temperature from 1,500 K to 50,000 K. The vectorscope view is now also available.
You can get Lightroom Classic version 16 by installing the update through the Creative Cloud app. The current catalogue doesn't need to be updated, which is convenient.
About the author
Nando Harmsen has been photographing for more than 40 years. He specialises in wedding photography and landscape photography. Nando also gives talks, workshops, masterclasses and photo trips, and regularly reviews new and interesting equipment.
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