SUMMARY
Adobe's Lightroom 9.6 update enhances its one-click reflection removal tool, aiming for cleaner results on windows, glass, and water. However, testing revealed mixed success, with the tool failing on some complex shots. For these instances, the generative 'Prompt to Edit' feature can be used, though it regenerates the entire image and may alter resolution and detail. A more robust workflow involves using Photoshop to mask the AI-generated content over the original image, preserving original resolution and detail while fixing reflections.
TAKEAWAYS
Lightroom 9.6's reflection removal tool shows improvement but struggles with complex reflections.
The generative 'Prompt to Edit' feature can remove reflections but alters the entire image.
Photoshop masking is recommended to combine original detail with AI-generated reflection fixes.
Preventing reflections with polarizers or lens hoods is often more effective than removal.