: The software improved how it handles XMP data writing, a process that historically slowed down performance by writing to files continuously.

: The "Intersect with Mask" feature allowed for advanced combinations, such as using a radial gradient to refine an AI-selected subject. In version 11.2 specifically, Adobe introduced a new shortcut (Shift+W) to toggle the masking panel and added the ability to move an entire mask by dragging its pin while holding Ctrl/Cmd. Performance and Workflow Enhancements Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 2022 v11.2 Fu...

The hallmark of the 2022 suite is the redesigned masking tool, which moved Lightroom closer to the surgical precision of Photoshop. : The software improved how it handles XMP

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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 2022 V11.2 Fu... Apr 2026

: The software improved how it handles XMP data writing, a process that historically slowed down performance by writing to files continuously.

: The "Intersect with Mask" feature allowed for advanced combinations, such as using a radial gradient to refine an AI-selected subject. In version 11.2 specifically, Adobe introduced a new shortcut (Shift+W) to toggle the masking panel and added the ability to move an entire mask by dragging its pin while holding Ctrl/Cmd. Performance and Workflow Enhancements

The hallmark of the 2022 suite is the redesigned masking tool, which moved Lightroom closer to the surgical precision of Photoshop.