Summary
- Lightroom 9.6 adds Prompt to Edit as an Early Access feature for natural-language photo editing.
- Adobe lists Nano Banana 2 with 2K and 4K output options and saves the result as a new DNG.
- Reflection Removal is improved for windows, glass and water with fewer artifacts.
- The update also expands support for new cameras and lenses.
Lightroom 9.6 introduces Prompt to Edit, a new Early Access feature that lets photographers describe in natural language the edit they want applied to a photo.
The September 2026 update also adds improved Reflection Removal and expanded support for newly released cameras and lenses.
Prompt to Edit: editing with natural language
In Lightroom desktop, the new Prompt to Edit opens a dedicated panel where users can either type their own instruction or start from example prompts created by Adobe for photography workflows.
Examples include fixing dust and scratches, color restoration, colorizing black-and-white images, unblurring and sky replacement. Users can customize a prompt and save it for later use.
Nano Banana 2 in 2K or 4K
In Output settings, Adobe lists Nano Banana 2 options at 2K or 4K resolution. After selecting Generate, the result is saved as a new DNG next to the original photo or inside a stack when the Cloud stacking option is used.
The panel also lets users view their remaining generative credit balance before continuing with additional AI edits.
Improved Reflection Removal
Version 9.6 also upgrades Reflection Removal. Adobe says the updated feature produces cleaner results on windows, glass and water, with fewer smudges and ghosting artifacts on challenging surfaces.
Adobe also lists support for additional camera models and lenses, together with bug fixes and stability improvements.
What we think
Prompt to Edit is a significant workflow shift for Lightroom because it moves complex tasks into a natural-language command layer without requiring a separate editing tool. For professional work, however, every generative result still needs a visual check before it becomes part of a final file or deliverable.
Frequently asked questions
What is Prompt to Edit?
It is an Early Access feature in Lightroom desktop that lets users edit photos with written instructions or Adobe-provided example prompts.
Which model does it use?
Adobe’s current documentation lists Nano Banana 2 with 2K and 4K output options.
What file does Lightroom create?
After generation, Lightroom saves the edited image as a new DNG next to the original or in a stack where supported.
What changes in Reflection Removal?
Adobe says the feature delivers cleaner results on windows, glass and water, with fewer smudges and ghosting artifacts.
