Released in August 2019 , Camera Raw 11.4 is a significant point update to Adobe’s powerful raw image processing plugin. While it may appear to be a minor incremental release, version 11.4 introduced critical new features, expanded camera support, and essential workflow improvements for photographers using Photoshop and Bridge. Key New Features 1. Enhanced Texture Slider The headline feature of Camera Raw 11.4 was the introduction of the Texture slider (found in the Basic panel). Unlike Clarity (which affects midtone contrast) or Sharpening (edge definition), Texture is designed to intelligently smooth or enhance fine details like skin pores, fabric weaves, tree bark, or gravel. It accomplishes this without introducing halos or affecting the overall contrast and color of the image. This makes it invaluable for portrait retouching (reducing texture) or landscape photography (adding texture).
For photographers working with images captured on modern smartphones (or any camera that captures depth information), Camera Raw 11.4 introduced Depth Range Masking . This tool allows you to create a selective mask based on the distance of objects from the camera. For example, you can easily apply sharpening only to the subject in the foreground or adjust the background exposure independently—without complex manual brushing. camera raw 11.4