Photos Look Blurry in Lightroom Classic but Sharp in Photoshop – Fix?

Forum|Forum|8 months ago
August 4, 2025
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When I download pictures into LRC they are noticeably less sharp than than when viewed in PS????

Why and how to fix. Intel & Nvidia graphic cards have both been upgraded.

Windows

dj_paige

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Please show us screen captures of both PS and LrC. Use the "Insert Photos" icon to include your screen captures in your reply. Make sure your screen capture of LrC includes the entire LrC interface.

MassC

Legend

Hey @Irvin22087806k8gx,

Quick question—are you using Smart Previews by any chance? If so, do you remember which type was selected during import (Minimal, Embedded & Sidecar, Standard, or 1:1)? It’s possible that the preview type requires the original files to be accessible in order to view full resolution.

As @dj_paige mentioned, if you could share a few screenshots, that would help us better understand what you're seeing.

You can read more about Smart Previews here:

Import options: https://adobe.ly/46IiZs6
Smart Previews overview: https://adobe.ly/46ZLGRt

Let us know!
^CM

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