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Nov 6, 2025 12:18 PM UTC
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Lightroom Crop control lock

Can anyone tell me how permanently keep crop control unlocked in lightroom mobile . I never need it to be locked 

Thanks 

Rikk Flohr-Retired
Rikk Flohr-RetiredCorrect answer
Nov 6, 2025 5:16 PM UTC

The way to set the lock is to set it BEFORE cropping. It will then remember the state. If you've already cropped the image before setting the lock, it will not remember the setting. Go to an uncropped image and set it before moving any crop handle. 

Rikk Flohr: Adobe Photography Org

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Participant
Aug 27, 2026 9:16 AM UTC

Its simple, if you have already cropped an image. Rest the the crop settings for that image. Then either lock or unlock the crop ratio as per your preference. Adjust the crop a little with the mouse. Hit Enter and your Lock setting will be default for all future images.

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Community Manager
Nov 6, 2025 4:28 PM UTC

Hi @stevebrenman, welcome to the community!
In the Crop tool, tap Aspects. On the far left, you’ll see a button that says either Unlocked or Locked, that’s where you can control whether the ratio stays fixed or not.
Hope this helps!
Alek

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Participant
Nov 6, 2025 5:00 PM UTC
Thanks so much for your reply. I appreciate it.
I have been using that control but every time I adjust it auto locks again. And I never need that.
So I'm wanting it to never lock unless I use that control manually to lock it up
🤔 🤔

Steve
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Rikk Flohr-Retired
Adobe Employee
Rikk Flohr-RetiredCorrect answer
Nov 6, 2025 5:16 PM UTC

The way to set the lock is to set it BEFORE cropping. It will then remember the state. If you've already cropped the image before setting the lock, it will not remember the setting. Go to an uncropped image and set it before moving any crop handle. 

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Rikk Flohr: Adobe Photography Org