represents a refinement of the groundbreaking changes introduced in the major version 11 release. While v11.2 was a minor update in the software’s lifecycle, it solidified the stability and performance of the program's most significant leap in years: the AI-powered masking engine . The Evolution of Masking and Selection
The hallmark of the 2022 suite is the redesigned masking tool, which moved Lightroom closer to the surgical precision of Photoshop. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 2022 v11.2 Fu...
: The v11.2 update added support for new hardware, such as the Sony Xperia PRO-I, and allowed for easier migration from Photoshop Elements 2022. Why Professional Photographers Stay "Classic" : The v11
Lightroom Classic is the "gold standard" for professional workflows due to its robust management of large image libraries. The 2022 updates focused on making this management faster: such as the Sony Xperia PRO-I
: The software improved how it handles XMP data writing, a process that historically slowed down performance by writing to files continuously.