2021: Adobe Lightroom Classic

Octa-core CPU, 16GB+ RAM, dedicated GPU with 4GB+ VRAM, and fast SSD storage. Troubleshooting

Optimize your catalog regularly via File > Optimize Catalog to maintain speed, especially after heavy editing sessions. Adobe Lightroom Classic 2021

Continued optimization for GPU acceleration and improved brush/slider responsiveness. Octa-core CPU, 16GB+ RAM, dedicated GPU with 4GB+

Increase the Camera RAW Cache size in Preferences (at least 20GB-50GB recommended) to speed up image rendering. dedicated GPU with 4GB+ VRAM

Enhanced support for Canon tethering, providing a smoother studio workflow. Workflow & Optimization Tips

Replaced the older "Split Toning" with a more sophisticated three-way color wheels system, allowing for finer control over shadows, midtones, and highlights.

Enabled easier selection of parts of an image, setting the groundwork for AI-driven selection tools, allowing for localized edits without affecting the entire photo.