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Jatsson
Jatsson
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February 20, 2021
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Info overlays missing in Lightroom Desktop

  • February 20, 2021
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Hi, I'm new to Lightroom (i'm using the new LR, not LR classic). Earlier today i had the information overlays with camera information showing when browsing photos. But now it's gone somehow and I can't figure out how to get the info overlay to appear again. I can see the info overlay in the iOS iphone and iPad app but not in the Desktop or Web version.  Please help.

 

The below picture shows the info overlay info that i'm missing.

    Correct answer Michael J. Hoffman

    There is no info overlay like you see in LR Classic, available in the new Lightroom. However, depending on whether you choose the "photo grid" or "square grid," You will see some badges and extra bits of information overlaid onto the thumbnails:

     

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    Michael375854106m0k
    Participant
    June 29, 2025

    I am missing this feature too.

    Rob_Cullen
    Community Expert
    Rob_CullenCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 30, 2025

    @Michael375854106m0k   It is not available in Lightroom.!

     

     

    Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.1.1, Photoshop 27.3.1, ACR 18.1.1, Lightroom 9.0, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.2 .
    erikssou
    erikssou
    Participant
    November 2, 2022

    Hi, do I understand this correct that I have to switch between 'edit' or 'info', you can't display the info (exif data) when editing, as in the LR Classic, when in the LR 6.0 desktop?

     

    Really strange that it's removed. How do I vote for this as an Enhacement?

     

    Thanks /ulf

      melissapiccone
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      melissapicconeCommunity Expert
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      November 2, 2022

      When you make a post, choose idea instead of discussion

       

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        Michael J. Hoffman
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        Michael J. HoffmanCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
        Community Expert
        February 21, 2021

        There is no info overlay like you see in LR Classic, available in the new Lightroom. However, depending on whether you choose the "photo grid" or "square grid," You will see some badges and extra bits of information overlaid onto the thumbnails:

         

          Jatsson
          JatssonAuthor
          Participant
          February 21, 2021

          Thank you for your answer Michael. I was sure I saw the info overlay in new LR at some point but I guess it was just wishful thinking mixed with memories from classic. 

            Rob_Cullen
            Community Expert
            Rob_CullenCommunity Expert
            Community Expert
            February 20, 2021

            I suggest your screen-clip is the 'Info' in Lightroom-Classic. Toggled by keyboard [i]

            In Lightroom-Desktop v4.1 the [i] key toggles the Info PANEL to the right of the photo.

            Confirm exactly which Lr version you are using. (MENU: Help > System Info)

             

            Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.1.1, Photoshop 27.3.1, ACR 18.1.1, Lightroom 9.0, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.2 .
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