# Updated Color Grading Tools Adobe's Lightroom Now Offers 'Advanced Color Grading' for Editors By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-10-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightroom References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/20/21515950/lightroom-color-grading-now-available-adobe-max-2020) In order to increase the range of editing abilities on its popular photo editing software Lightroom, [Adobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-photo) announced the introduction of its 'Advanced Color Grading' features. The update provides users with greater flexibility, allowing them to make separate adjustments to a photo's highlights, shadows, and midtones. As [The Verge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-2) explains, Adobe has also revised its split toning tool, but maintains the same color mixer that editors are used to. To make adjustments, users simply click and drag the [color grading tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-xpret) to the tone they like, which they can further adjust by changing the luminance, blending, and balance bars that are featured below the color grader. The updated features will be available to Lightroom users on mobile, web, and desktop. Image Credit: Adobe ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Enhanced Color Grading:** Adobe's 'Advanced Color Grading' feature in Lightroom allows editors to make separate adjustments to a photo's highlights, shadows, and midtones, providing enhanced editing capabilities. - **Streamlined Editing Workflow:** The introduction of 'Advanced Color Grading' in Lightroom simplifies the editing process by allowing users to quickly make adjustments using the color grader and additional adjustment bars. - **Cross-platform Editing:** With the availability of the updated features on mobile, web, and desktop, Lightroom users can seamlessly edit their photos across different devices and platforms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography Software:** Adobe's 'Advanced Color Grading' in Lightroom presents an opportunity for photography software companies to develop or enhance their own color grading tools for advanced editing options. - **Mobile App Development:** The availability of 'Advanced Color Grading' in Lightroom on mobile devices opens up opportunities for mobile app developers to create innovative photo editing apps with advanced color grading features. - **Cross-platform Software Integration:** The cross-platform support provided by Lightroom's updated features creates opportunities for businesses in software integration to develop solutions that enable seamless editing workflows across different devices and platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Color Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artgrade.md) - [AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-photo.md) - [Editing AI Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photoshop-ai-tools.md) - [Resolution-Improving Editing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enhance-super-resolution-feature.md) - [Pro-Level Mobile Editing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premiere-on-iphone.md) - [AI Editing Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photoshop-elements-2026.md) - [AI-Powered Editing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photoshop.md) - [Video-Editing App Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-photos-2.md) - [AI Photo Editing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-photos-ai.md)