Adobe Lightroom (Android)
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| Developer(s) | Adobe Inc. |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 February 2015[1] |
| Stable release | 11.0.1
/ 1 December 2025[2] |
| Engine | |
| Operating system | Android 8.0 or later |
| Platform | ARM architecture |
| Size | Varies with device |
| Type | Photo editing, RAW processing |
| License | Freemium, SaaS |
| Website | www |
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Adobe Lightroom for Android is a mobile photo editing and digital asset management application developed by Adobe Inc. as part of the Adobe Creative Cloud ecosystem. First released in February 2015, it provides a subset of features from the desktop version of Adobe Lightroom, optimized for Android smartphones and tablets.
Features
Adobe Lightroom for Android offers non-destructive photo editing and synchronization with Adobe's cloud storage. Key features are organized into the following categories:
AI-Powered Tools
Recent updates leverage **Adobe Sensei AI** for advanced, automated editing tasks:
- Generative Remove: Allows users to remove unwanted objects, people, or reflections from photos, with the AI intelligently filling the space.[3]
- Lens Blur: Creates custom, realistic depth-of-field and portrait effects in any photo, controllable by the user.
- Assisted Culling: An early access feature that uses AI to filter large photo collections, identifying and flagging the best shots based on image quality and composition.[4]
- Quick Actions: One-tap actions for common fixes like Blemish Removal (mobile-specific) and Scene Enhance (e.g., detecting snow in a landscape for optimal adjustment).[5]
Basic editing and adjustments
The application provides non-destructive editing tools, allowing users to modify images without altering original files. Key features include:
- Basic adjustments (exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, whites, blacks)
- Color balance and white balance correction, including the new **Color Variance** slider for fine-tuning specific colors.
- Tone curve adjustments
- HSL (Hue, Saturation, Luminance) color controls
- Detail adjustments (sharpening, noise reduction, and AI-powered **Dust Removal**).
- Optical corrections (lens profile corrections, transform tools)
Development history
Adobe first announced Lightroom for Android at Adobe MAX 2014, with initial release in February 2015.[6] Major updates have centered on integrating AI and enhancing mobile-first workflows:
- 2016: Added the ability to capture photos in the DNG RAW format directly within the app, a feature leveraging Android's native RAW support.[7]
- 2021: Introduced enhanced, detailed Masking tools using AI to select subjects and skies automatically.
- 2025 (February): Added **Adaptive Profiles** for image-aware color and tone adjustments upon import.[8]
- 2025 (October/November): Major update (v11.0.0/11.0.1) integrating **Generative Remove**, **Assisted Culling**, and **AI Dust Removal**.[9]
Reception
Adobe Lightroom for Android is consistently rated as a top-tier mobile photo editor, with recent reviews focusing on the power of its AI integration:
- PCMag (2025) lauded the program as a top photo workflow solution for non-professionals, specifically praising its seamless cloud syncing and the new AI-powered features like Distraction Removal and **AI Edit Status** for tracking advanced edits.[10]
- The October 2025 update was described by Digital Camera World as a "massive" change, highlighting AI-Assisted Culling as a huge time-saver for photographers.[11]
The application remains one of the most downloaded editing apps, with installation estimates in the 100M+ range on the Google Play Store.[12]
See also
References
- ↑ "Adobe Lightroom Mobile for Android Now Available". Adobe Blog. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ "Download Adobe Photoshop Lightroom APK for Android - Free - latest version". Softonic. 1 November 2025. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ "Lightroom Photo & Video Editor - Apps on Google Play". Google Play Store. 27 October 2025. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ Grigonis, Hillary K. (30 October 2025). "The new Lightroom is here – and honestly, I haven't been this excited since Smart Masks". Digital Camera World. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ "New features summary for the October 2025 release of Lightroom". Adobe Help Center. 27 October 2025. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ "Adobe Lightroom Mobile for Android Now Available". Adobe Blog. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ Brown, Colby (22 February 2016). "Meet the New Lightroom Mobile for Android". Colby Brown Photography. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ "Feature Summary - Lightroom (February 2025 release)". Adobe Help Center. 13 February 2025. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ "What's New in Lightroom Classic 15.0, Mobile & Desktop (October 2025)?". The Lightroom Queen. 28 October 2025. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ Breen, Christopher (14 July 2025). "Adobe Lightroom Review: The Top Photo Workflow Software for Non-Pros". PCMag. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ Grigonis, Hillary K. (30 October 2025). "The new Lightroom is here – and honestly, I haven't been this excited since Smart Masks". Digital Camera World. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ↑ "Lightroom Photo & Video Editor - Apps on Google Play". Google Play Store. 27 October 2025. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
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