While 11.5 was an incremental update, it sits within the broader architecture, which introduced:
: A new filter option in the Filmstrip allows you to quickly sort by file type (Kind) , such as isolating RAW files from JPEGs or videos. Adobe Lightroom Classic v11.5
: A massive shift from basic brushes to AI-powered masking (Select Subject, Select Sky), allowing for professional-grade localized edits. While 11
: Adobe raised the minimum GPU performance for this version. If your graphics card benchmarks below 2000 Avg. Ops per Second , you may experience slowdowns or compatibility reports. While 11.5 was an incremental update
: Moving to v11 requires a catalog upgrade . It creates a copy of your library (e.g., Lightroom-v11.lrcat ) to ensure your older catalog remains safe.