Will Adobe Camera Raw's new masking tools work without an internet connection?

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May 12, 2025
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I'm planning a presentation to a photography club on the subject of all the new masking tools in Adobe Camera Raw, to encourage club members to subscribe to Adobe's photography plan.

I plan to demonstrate the selective masking functions for skies, objects, backgrounds, people, landscapes, etc. However, the building where I will give this presentation has no wifi/internet connection. Will these new tools work?

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Correct answer Aleke

Hi @Plumrose!

You should be able to use those tools while offline. I just tested some of them without an internet connection, and they worked perfectly. To be sure, you can also test this by turning off your Wi-Fi and trying out all the features you plan to showcase.

Just make sure you're logged in to your Adobe ID on the machine you'll use for your demonstration beforehand, as you need an internet connection to verify your license once every 30 days.

Hope this helps!

Alek

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Aleke

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Hi @Plumrose!

You should be able to use those tools while offline. I just tested some of them without an internet connection, and they worked perfectly. To be sure, you can also test this by turning off your Wi-Fi and trying out all the features you plan to showcase.

Just make sure you're logged in to your Adobe ID on the machine you'll use for your demonstration beforehand, as you need an internet connection to verify your license once every 30 days.

Hope this helps!

Alek

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PlumroseAuthor

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Thank you Alek. I have done as you suggested and the masking tools seem to
work fine with wifi switched off

I don't know why I didn't think of trying this before I posted my question!

Thank you again for your advice.

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