Develop module
The Develop module is the primary workspace for non-destructive image editing within adobe-lightroom (including lightroom, Lightroom CC, and Camera Raw).
Key Functions & Workflow
- Initial Image Preparation:
- Straightening and geometric adjustments.
- Basic panel adjustments: Exposure, Highlights, Shadows, Whites, and Blacks.
- Masking Capabilities:
- landscape-masking: A specialized feature for targeted environmental enhancement.
- Review & Comparison:
- History Panel: Tracking edit sequences and steps.
- Before/After View: Evaluating non-destructive transformations.
Related Sources
- 2026 04 14 Landscape processing in Lightroom Classic Anthony Morganti
- 2026 04 22 Lightroom Classic: History Panel & Before/After View - Julieanne Kost https://youtu.be/K70wThvpHFM
Source Notes
- 2026-04-14: How to get TACK SHARP photos with any camera!
- 2026-04-22: After View for Non-Destructive Editing