Adobe Lightroom Classic 12.3 -

: Small "eye" icons and dots now appear next to editing panels (like Basic, Tone Curve, or Masking) to show at a glance which tools have been used on a photo. Photoshop Integration

Released in April 2023, marked a significant turning point in Adobe’s flagship desktop editing software. While many updates focus on minor performance tweaks, version 12.3 brought a game-changing feature that users had requested for years: AI-powered noise reduction.

A simple but excellent quality-of-life upgrade is the new panel interface. under any tool (e.g., Healing, Masking) indicating it has been used. More importantly, an "eyeball" icon now lives on every adjustment panel header, allowing you to temporarily solo the visibility of that specific panel's adjustments—perfect for diagnosing which slider is causing a color shift. Adobe Lightroom Classic 12.3

The most significant addition in version 12.3 is the feature, which utilizes machine learning to remove digital noise while preserving intricate details that traditional manual sliders often smear.

Then, the real work began.

offer deep dives into 12.3 workflows, ranging from 2 to 11 hours of content. Classic Guidebook: Scott Kelby’s The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic Book

The most talked-about feature in version 12.3 is the new tool. Unlike previous noise reduction sliders that often resulted in a "plastic" or smeared look, this AI-driven engine analyzes the context of an image to remove noise while preserving fine textures and sharp edges. : Small "eye" icons and dots now appear

: You can now use the Tone Curve tool within local masks, offering precise control over contrast and color in specific parts of an image. Enhanced AI Portrait Masking