Camera Raw Filter 18.2 February 2026 Update,
Therefore, the Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) 18.2 update, released in February 2026, focuses on streamlining workflows between Photoshop and the Firefly ecosystem, while expanding file support and AI-driven cleanup tools.
Camera Raw Filter 18.2 February 2026 Update,
In other words, here are the key new features and enhancements:
1. WebP File Format Support
Therefore, you can now open, edit, and sync WebP files directly within Camera Raw. While WebP has been around for a while, this update provides full non-destructive editing capabilities for the format, allowing you to apply Raw-level adjustments to these highly compressed web images.
2. AI-Powered “Dust Removal.”
Therefore, building on the “Generative Remove” technology, the new Dust Removal tool (in the Distortion or Healing panels) automatically scans your image to detect and remove sensor dust and lens spots. It’s designed to save time on tedious manual spotting, especially for landscape photographers shooting at narrow apertures.
Camera Raw Filter 18.2 February 2026 Update,
3. Improved “Reflection Removal.”
In other words, the Reflection Removal tool has been upgraded for version 18.2 to be faster and more precise. It is specifically tuned to remove glare and reflections from photos taken through glass windows (e.g., from an airplane or a museum), using improved AI to “see through” the reflection to the subject behind it.
4. Landscape Masking: “Select Snow.”
However, the Masking panel has expanded its AI-based selection categories. You can now use Select Snow to mask snowy terrain instantly. This makes it much easier to adjust the white balance or exposure of snow without affecting the sky or trees. This update also includes 7 new Landscape Presets tailored for winter and mountain photography.
5. Integration with Adobe Firefly (2K Resolution)
However, while many Firefly features live in Photoshop proper, ACR 18.2 improves the “Edit in Firefly” pipeline.
Generative Remove & Expand: These tools now produce higher-fidelity results with 2K resolution output, reducing artifacts in the generated areas.
Credit Usage: Note that using these generative features now consumes your monthly Adobe AI credits.
Camera Raw Filter 18.2 February 2026 Update,
Additional Updates:
Color Variance Slider: However, officially out of “Early Access,” this slider in the Point Color panel allows you to introduce or reduce subtle shifts in hue and saturation for more natural skin tones or stylized grading.
New Camera & Lens Support: Support added for the latest 2026 hardware, including the OM System OM-3 Astro, iPhone 17 series, and new Sigma/Canon RF glass.
Performance: Improved Denoise AI quality specifically for Ricoh and Pentax camera sensors.
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