Adobe Lightroom Classic 12.3 — Essential & Pro

Shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+E / Cmd+Shift+E

Export dialog options:

| Section | Settings | |---------|----------| | Export Location | Specific folder, add to Catalog, stack with original | | File Naming | Custom text, date, sequence | | File Settings | Format: JPG, TIFF, PNG (NEW in 12.3), DNG, Original | | | Quality (for JPG/PNG), Color Space (sRGB for web, AdobeRGB for print) | | Image Sizing | Resize to fit (dimensions), Resolution (ppi) | | Output Sharpening | Screen/Glossy/Matte (Low/Standard/High) | | Metadata | Copyright, Contact, all except camera raw info | | Watermarking | Add graphic or text watermark |

PNG export (12.3): Great for transparent backgrounds if you’ve masked out subject.

Shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+M / Cmd+Shift+M

How to mask:

Adjustments within a mask:

Example: Mask a face → reduce Texture/Clarity slightly for skin softening, increase Exposure slightly for brightening without affecting background.

Library Right Panels:

Develop Right Panels:

Left Panels:

Version 12.3 integrated the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) deeply. Photographers can now attach "Content Credentials" to their exports—a cryptographic digital signature that shows who created the image, when, and what edits were made. This is Adobe’s direct response to AI-generated imagery and misinformation. When you export a JPEG from Lightroom Classic 12.3 with "Include Content Credentials" checked, anyone viewing the file on a supported platform (like Twitter or the CAI’s Verify tool) can see the edit history and confirm provenance.

Open your Creative Cloud app. Install Lightroom Classic 12.3 today. If you don’t see it, restart your computer—your exports are waiting.

Have you tried the Select People mask in version 12.3? Share your editing time savings in the comments below.

Adobe Lightroom Classic version 12.3, released in April 2023, introduced several major AI-powered tools and workflow improvements. The headline feature was a new AI Denoise tool that significantly improved noise reduction while maintaining fine details. Key Features of Version 12.3 Exciting New Features in Lightroom Classic Version 12.3!!!

Adobe Lightroom Classic 12.3 (released April 2023) is a major update that introduced significant AI-powered tools, most notably a new denoising engine that fundamentally changed how users handle high-ISO images. Key New Features

AI Denoise: The headline feature, this tool uses machine learning to reduce noise in RAW files while preserving fine details and sharpness. It typically performs best at its default 50% setting and outperforms previous manual sliders by distinguishing between actual detail and noise. Masking Enhancements: Shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+M / Cmd+Shift+M How to mask:

Curves in Masks: Users can now use Tone Curves within a mask for precise, local adjustments to contrast and color.

New People Masking: Added automatic detection for Facial Hair and Clothing, allowing for quick adjustments to specific attire or beards.

Develop Panel Indicators: New eye icons and dots appear on panels (like Basic, Tone Curve, or Detail) to indicate at a glance which tools have been used on an image.

Photoshop Integration: Improved workflow for opening multiple images as smart object layers in Photoshop, and the ability to choose which Photoshop version to open files into. Performance & Usability

Library Browsing: This version improved scrolling performance in the Library module, particularly for the Published Grid and People View on macOS.

Editing History: Mask names are now automatically added to history steps when settings like exposure or contrast are changed, making it easier to track specific local edits. Intersect / Subtract (NEW) – combine masks (e

Comparison to Third-Party Tools: Reviews suggest the AI Denoise is highly competitive with specialized software like Topaz Photo AI and DxO PureRAW, often providing comparable results directly within the Lightroom workflow. Pros and Cons Exciting New Features in Lightroom Classic Version 12.3!!!