Release · 2022
Adobe Lightroom Classic 2022
Masking overhaul, AI subject select
What's New
- AI Subject and Sky masking
- Stackable masks panel
- Color and luminance range masks
- Faster apply-on-import
Size~2 GB
OSWindows 10 (64-bit)
RAM8 GB (16 GB recommended)
LanguagesEN, RU, ES, DE, FR & more
Free
~2 GB
Antivirus verified
About Adobe Lightroom Classic 2022
Lightroom Classic 2022 completely overhauls masking with AI-powered Subject and Sky selection, plus a new Masks panel that stacks multiple masks with intersection and subtraction.
Key Features
- AI Subject and Sky masking
- Stackable masks panel
- Color and luminance range masks
- Faster apply-on-import
- Improved Premium presets
- Better remote work via Sync
System Requirements
| os | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| cpu | Intel or AMD 64-bit, 2 GHz or faster |
| ram | 8 GB (16 GB recommended) |
| hdd | 6 GB of available hard-disk space |
| gpu | GPU with DirectX 12 support, 2 GB VRAM |
Adobe Lightroom Classic 2022 vs Adobe Lightroom CC 2021 — Which to Choose?
Adobe Lightroom Classic 2022 brings color and luminance masking, premium presets, while Adobe Lightroom CC 2021 focuses on cloud-first lightroom, ai presets, mobile sync. Choose Classic 2022 for the latest capabilities and long-term updates, or stay on CC 2021 if you prefer a familiar, lower-overhead release.
| Feature | Adobe Lightroom Classic 2022 | Adobe Lightroom CC 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Release era | Classic 2022 | CC 2021 |
| Highlights | Color and luminance masking, premium presets | Cloud-first Lightroom, AI presets, mobile sync |
| Performance | ✓ Optimized for modern CPUs and GPUs | ⚠ Tuned for hardware of its time |
| OS support | Windows 10 (22H2) / Windows 11 | Windows 7 SP1 / 8.1 / 10 |
| Installer size | ~2.4 GB | ~2.2 GB |
| Recommended for | ✓ Newest features and current Windows 11 builds | ⚠ Older PCs and proven, stable workflows |
Adobe Lightroom Classic 2022 Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl+Shift+IImport photos
Ctrl+EEdit in Photoshop
Ctrl+SSave metadata
GGrid view
ELoupe view
DDevelop module
RCrop tool
QSpot Removal
KAdjustment Brush
MGraduated Filter
JShow clipping
YBefore/After
\Show original
Ctrl+'Virtual Copy
PPick flag
XReject flag
UUnflag
Ctrl+Shift+EExport
How to Install Adobe Lightroom Classic 2022
- Download the Adobe Lightroom Classic 2022 installer using the button above.
- Close any running Adobe applications and temporarily pause real-time antivirus to avoid file locks.
- Right-click
Set-up.exeand choose Run as administrator, then follow the on-screen prompts. - Pick your interface language and target drive (about 2.4 GB of free space is required).
- Launch Adobe Lightroom Classic 2022 — sign in with your Adobe ID or apply your activation, and you are ready to work.
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