Mask Import
Mask Import is a feature in Lightroom Classic that uses artificial intelligence to automatically create selections of specific photograph elements with a single click. Rather than requiring photographers to manually draw or paint selections using traditional tools, Mask Import applies pre-trained AI models that recognize common photographic subjects like skies, landscapes, people, and other defined elements. This automation significantly reduces the time spent on the selection process, allowing photographers to focus on creative adjustments rather than technical masking work.
How It Works
The feature operates through preset masks trained to identify particular elements within images. When activated, the AI analyzes the photograph and generates a selection based on the recognized subject matter. These masks can then be refined or adjusted using standard Lightroom adjustment tools, giving photographers both the convenience of automatic selection and the flexibility to make manual corrections when needed.
Applications
Mask Import is particularly useful for common editing tasks such as adjusting sky exposure or color independently from landscape elements, or applying targeted retouching to people without affecting the background. By automating the initial selection step, it streamlines workflows for photographers who regularly perform similar edits across multiple images.
Source Notes
- 2026-04-08: Lightroom Classic Trick: Multiple Masks in One Click
- 2026-04-07: Lightroom Classic Single Click Automated AI Mask Presets for Landscape · ▶ source