Perhaps the most celebrated feature added in the 2018 cycle was the . Located between Clarity and Noise Reduction in the Develop module, this tool allowed users to enhance or smooth details without affecting the overall tone or color of the image.
For photographers shooting in low light, Lightroom Classic CC 2018 improved the noise reduction algorithms. The updates provided better retention of detail in images shot at high ISO speeds, reducing the "plasticky" look that often accompanied heavy noise reduction in previous versions.