Recent Adobe Lightroom updates have introduced generative AI features powered by Firefly, allowing users to create video or edit images through a web-based interface.
While Lightroom Classic received minor performance boosts for assisted culling and new support for WEBP files, the cloud-based version added a generative upscale tool utilising Topaz technology. This upscaling feature requires Adobe credits, leading to criticisms regarding the lack of visual previews and the additional costs for essential photographic tools.
Matt Kloskowski suggests that while these AI integrations are helpful for those avoiding Photoshop, they may feel unnecessary for traditional photographers who prefer native enhancements.
Ultimately, the source serves as a critical overview of how Adobe is evolving its ecosystem to include modern AI workflows while maintaining its core non-destructive editing environment.
The video serves as a straightforward update and critique of Adobe Lightroom’s latest features, with a focus on generative AI tools and the new generative upscale functionality. While the practical impact of some features may be limited for many users, the integration of AI tools is acknowledged as a logical evolution for Adobe’s ecosystem, especially for users who do not use Photoshop.
Matt Kloskowski provides balanced opinions, emphasizing transparency and user control as important factors moving forward, and encourages users to explore both Adobe’s offerings and third-party alternatives to find the best fit for their editing needs.
Finally something we feel is worth your attention. In the video Matt takes a brief moment to promote their recently re-recorded Lightroom Classic course. This course is comprehensive, broken into 10 mini-courses covering everything from importing and organizing photos to advanced develop and printing options. It also includes a detailed catalog management section.
The course is designed for users to jump into specific topics as needed rather than watching sequentially. The course is currently on sale and is praised for being updated and easy to follow; Matt can be found here.