The introduction of "Box Zoom" and "Scrubby Zoom" (holding Shift and dragging) made it easier to navigate high-resolution images quickly. System Requirements for 2021 v10.4.0
Support was expanded for tethered capture with Live View specifically for the Nikon D750 and Nikon D610 , allowing studio photographers to see their frame in real-time on a larger monitor. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 2021 v10.4.0
Improved use of the graphics processor significantly speeded up brushing, gradients, and overall image rendering in the Develop module. The introduction of "Box Zoom" and "Scrubby Zoom"
To run this version smoothly, your system should meet or exceed these specifications: Minimum Requirement Recommended Intel/AMD with 64-bit & SSE 4.2 (2GHz+) Intel 10th Gen Core i7 or better RAM 16 GB or 32 GB GPU 2 GB VRAM (DirectX 12 / Metal) 4 GB VRAM for 4K displays OS Windows 10 (64-bit) / macOS Catalina Windows 11 / macOS Big Sur Updating and Troubleshooting To run this version smoothly, your system should
As part of the broader 2021 release cycle, v10.4.0 benefits from the hallmark features introduced earlier that year:
If you are still using an older version of Lightroom Classic, you can update to v10.4.0 via the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app.
Released in August 2021, was a pivotal maintenance update in the "version 10" cycle. While it didn't introduce the massive architectural shifts seen in the jump to v11, it refined the performance and camera compatibility for professional photographers working in the Creative Cloud ecosystem. Key Features and Enhancements in v10.4.0