Photoshop 2026

Photoshop 2026 introduced an enhanced Object Selection tool that improves precision when isolating and editing specific elements within images. The tool builds on previous selection capabilities, offering more refined control for targeted adjustments to particular areas while preserving the rest of the composition.

Dehazing Applications

PHLEARN produced a tutorial demonstrating practical use of the updated Object Selection tool for dehazing hazy backgrounds. The technique allows users to isolate atmospheric or hazy areas within an image and apply clarity and contrast adjustments with greater accuracy. This addresses a common photography challenge where backgrounds obscured by atmospheric haze can be selectively enhanced without affecting other image elements.

The workflow leverages the improved selection precision of the 2026 version to distinguish between foreground subjects and background areas, enabling more controlled dehaze effects. This makes the tool particularly useful in landscape and outdoor photography where atmospheric conditions frequently impact image clarity.