Latest Camera Raw Update: New Features And Improvements

Adobe Camera Raw 9 is now available to download for both Mac and Windows. This version of the Camera Raw plug-in adds support for new cameras, including the Canon PowerShot G3 X, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8, and Sony A7R II, among others. It also includes lens profile support and bug fixes.

Enhanced GPU support for accelerated image editing

Adobe Camera Raw 9 has enhanced GPU support for accelerated image editing. This means that GPU acceleration speeds up image processing, especially for photos with multiple adjustments and high-resolution monitors (4K and above). Users can enable the new GPU acceleration features on supported systems via the Performance tab in Camera Raw Preferences. On some computers, the feature is automatically enabled.

GPU acceleration happens automatically on compatible systems for all ML-based features and isn't controlled by Camera Raw Preferences. Display and image processing are also improved by GPU acceleration. For example, acceleration can improve how fast you view results as you move the Texture slider. Additionally, using the GPU helps Camera Raw keep up with the demands of 4K, 5K, and larger displays.

To access Camera Raw Preferences, in Photoshop, choose "Photoshop > Preferences > Camera Raw". In Bridge, choose "Adobe Bridge > Camera Raw Preferences".

If you are unsure whether your system meets the general Camera Raw system requirements and the minimum system requirements for Graphics Processor (GPU)-accelerated features, you can check by following the steps outlined in the GPU FAQ and troubleshooting guide.

Edge-aware editing in 360-degree panoramas

Adobe Camera Raw 11.4 introduced edge-aware editing for 360-degree panoramas. This feature allows users to make seamless edits to 360-degree panoramas without the appearance of seams around the merged edges, which was an issue in previous versions, particularly when adjusting clarity or dehaze.

To utilise this feature, users must first open a supported image in Camera Raw. From there, they can click the icon in the Filmstrip and select "Enhance Details" in the pop-up menu. The "Enhance Details" preview dialog box will display an enhanced version of the photo, allowing users to compare the original and edited versions. Users can then click "Enhance" to create an enhanced DNG version of their photo.

It is important to note that this feature is not supported in the Camera Raw filter in Photoshop. Additionally, it is only applicable to Bayer and X-Trans mosaic raw files, and certain file formats such as JPEGs, TIFFs, and HEICs are not supported.

With the edge-aware editing feature, photographers can now seamlessly edit their 360-degree panoramas, enhancing their workflow and final image quality.

New camera support

Adobe Camera Raw 9.1.1 adds support for the following cameras:

• Canon PowerShot G3 X
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ330
• Sony A7R II (ILCE-7RM2)
• Pentax K-3 II

In addition, Camera Raw 9.1.1 also includes support for the following lens profiles:

• Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6
• SIGMA 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A015
• SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C015
• ZY Optics Mitakon 35mm f/0.95
• Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2
• Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8

New lens profiles

Camera Raw 9.9 adds support for 28 new lens profiles, including the iPhone 7 lenses, the DJI Mavic Pro FC220, several Nikon F and Canon EF lenses, and more.

The Camera Raw plug-in for Adobe Photoshop includes numerous lens profiles, which can be used to correct common lens aberrations such as barrel and pincushion geometric distortion. Most lens profiles also correct for vignette, where the corners of an image appear darker than the rest of the image.

Some lens correction profiles are available for raw formats only and are not available for JPEGs, PNGs, or TIFFs.

The latest lenses added in August 2024 (ACR version 16.5) include:

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Rear Ultrawide Camera
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Rear Wide Camera
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Front Camera
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Rear Telephoto Camera
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Rear Ultrawide Camera
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Rear Wide Camera
• SIGMA 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C023
• Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
• Xiaomi MIX Flip Front Camera
• Xiaomi MIX Flip Rear Telephoto Camera
• Xiaomi MIX Flip Rear Wide Camera
• Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 Front Camera
• Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 Rear Super Telephoto Camera
• Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 Rear Telephoto Camera
• Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 Rear Ultrawide Camera
• Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 Rear Wide Camera

The full list of supported lenses can be found on the Adobe website.

Bug fixes

Camera Raw 9.1.1 includes bug fixes for the following issues:

• Occasional visual artifacts in Photoshop after running Camera Raw in GPU mode.
• Automatic lens profile matching not working for the Schneider LS 150mm f/3.5 lens.
• Distortion correction for some images captured with the Canon EF 8-15mm f4L Fisheye USM lens.
• Quality of lens profiles for Nikon COOLPIX P330 and Nikon COOLPIX P340 cameras.
• Speed of loading Fujifilm X-Trans raw images.
• Slider knob "jumping back to its starting position" when the cursor moves beyond the slider interface.

Camera Raw 9.3.1 fixes a bug that resulted in inaccurate tiles, such as black or white squares when not expected, when opening images in Photoshop. This bug typically only appeared when using both the Camera Raw plug-in and Photoshop for long running sessions.

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