Lightroom
Lightroom Masking: The AI-Powered Selection Tools
Lightroom’s masking tools have transformed how targeted edits work. What used to require careful brushwork or a trip to Photoshop can now be done with a single click. The AI-powered selections are fast, accurate, and genuinely useful once you understand their strengths and limitations. The AI Selection Tools Select Subject Click “Select Subject” and Lightroom’s AI identifies and masks the primary subject — usually a person, animal, or prominent object. The accuracy is impressive, especially with well-defined subjects against distinct backgrounds.