To edit a photo you've been working on in Lightroom within Photoshop, you typically send the image directly from Lightroom to Photoshop using one of the built-in methods.
Transferring Your Photo from Lightroom to Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop are designed to work together seamlessly. When you need more advanced pixel-level editing capabilities that Photoshop offers, you can easily send your photo from your Lightroom library to Photoshop.
Here are the common methods to transfer your image:
- Using the File Menu:
- Once you've selected the image you want to edit in Lightroom, go to the menu bar.
- Select File > Edit in Photoshop.
- Using the Context Menu:
- Right-click on the photo thumbnail or the image itself in Lightroom.
- Select Edit In Photoshop from the context menu that appears.
- Using a Keyboard Shortcut:
- With the image selected, you can use the keyboard shortcut Shift+Command+E (on macOS) or Shift+Control+E (on Windows).
When you use one of these methods, Lightroom will render a new file (typically a TIFF or PSD, depending on your preferences) that contains your Lightroom adjustments, and then open that file automatically in Photoshop. You can then perform your edits in Photoshop and save the file. The saved file will appear back in your Lightroom catalog alongside the original image.
This integration allows you to leverage the organizational and non-destructive editing power of Lightroom with the detailed retouching and manipulation tools of Photoshop, creating a powerful workflow for photographers.
