After rotating a radial mask (~25° or more), moving the mask causes it to increase in size with each drag. Translation appears to trigger scaling, making the mask impossible to control.Occurs on macOS using a trackpad (Lightroom Desktop 9.2 and 9.3). Works correctly in version 8.5.1 and in the web version, so this appears to be a regression introduced after 8.5.1. Steps to reproduce:Open an image in Lightroom Desktop (macOS) Create a Radial Gradient mask Adjust size/position – works normally Rotate the mask slightly – still works Rotate further (~25° or more) Drag the mask to reposition itResult:The mask increases in size while dragging (scales instead of just moving)Expected:Dragging should only move (translate) the mask, regardless of rotation

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Radial mask scales when moving after rotation (Lightroom Desktop 9.3)

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After rotating a radial mask (~25° or more), moving the mask causes it to increase in size with each drag. Translation appears to trigger scaling, making the mask impossible to control.

Occurs on macOS using a trackpad (Lightroom Desktop 9.2 and 9.3). Works correctly in version 8.5.1 and in the web version, so this appears to be a regression introduced after 8.5.1.

Steps to reproduce:

Open an image in Lightroom Desktop (macOS)
Create a Radial Gradient mask
Adjust size/position – works normally
Rotate the mask slightly – still works
Rotate further (~25° or more)
Drag the mask to reposition it

Result:

The mask increases in size while dragging (scales instead of just moving)

Expected:

Dragging should only move (translate) the mask, regardless of rotation

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Florida Redhead

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Any progress on this issue? It’s pretty frustrating.

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Generous_view0D45

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No, adding AI prompt editing took priority.

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Claire H.

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Hi @Generous_view0D45 @Florida Redhead, this issue is still being investigated because we can't reproduce it internally. To better help you with this issue, we could use more information to help us replicate it. Can you send your system info, a screen recording of the issue, and a numbered list of the exact steps needed to replicate it? You can find your system info by going to Help > System Info, copying and pasting it into a text file, and attaching it here. The more information we have, the more likely we are to reproduce it. ^CH

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raonnypixAuthor

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I finally managed to capture a screen recording that reproduces the issue, see attached video.

I am not able to consistently reproduce the issue, and I have not identified exactly what triggers it. The recording shows the problem occurring when moving a rotated radial mask. Instead of only changing position, the mask also scales unexpectedly.

Drives me nuts ...

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Screen Recording 2026-05-11 at 21.19.55.mov

raonnypixAuthor

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Yet another recording where the issue triggers on the first attempt. System info is also included.

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Screen Recording 2026-05-12 at 15.56.19.mov

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raonnypixAuthor

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Hi @CMass, did you see the video?

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CMass

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Hey @raonnypix ,

We’ve consolidated everything into one thread to keep the conversation in one place, and moved it to “Questions” while we work to reproduce this on our end.

Really appreciate you taking the time to share the detailed steps, that’s super helpful. When you get a chance, could you share your system info? That should give us a bit more context to help pinpoint what’s going on. You can find this by going to Help > System Info while in Lightroom. Copy and paste that into a text file and attach if to your response.

If you’re able, screenshots or a quick screen recording of the issue would also help a ton. Thanks for working through this with us, we’ll keep you posted as we dig in.

^CM

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raonnypixAuthor

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I initially reproduced the issue consistently in Lightroom Desktop 9.3. I then downgraded to 8.5.1 to continue working, where the issue did not occur.

To verify, I upgraded back to 9.3, and the issue returned. I downgraded again to 8.5.1 so I could finish my work.

However, after upgrading to 9.3 just now to make a video, I can no longer reproduce the issue. Same system, same input method: Mac with trackpad.

If the issue appears again I will record a video.

Systems info attached.

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CMass

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Hey @raonnypix,

Thank you for sharing your system information and the update. That’s helpful to know. It’s possible the issue may have been related to the installed version or a temporary conflict during installation. We’ll keep an eye out for any updates from you if the problem returns.

^CMass

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raonnypixAuthor

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Reposted in Bug reports

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raonnypixAuthor

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After rotating a radial mask (~25° or more), moving the mask causes it to increase in size with each drag. Translation appears to trigger scaling, making the mask impossible to control.

Occurs on macOS using a trackpad (Lightroom Desktop 9.2 and 9.3). Works correctly in version 8.5.1 and in the web version, so this appears to be a regression introduced after 8.5.1.

Steps to reproduce:

Open an image in Lightroom Desktop (macOS)
Create a Radial Gradient mask
Adjust size/position – works normally
Rotate the mask slightly – still works
Rotate further (~25° or more)
Drag the mask to reposition it

Result:

The mask increases in size while dragging (scales instead of just moving)

Expected:

Dragging should only move (translate) the mask, regardless of rotation

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Generous_view0D45

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Were you ever seeing this issue with high resoluton files (60+ MP)? Sounds a lot like this: https://community.adobe.com/bug-reports-679/p-linear-gradients-now-slowly-rotate-while-resizing-windows-662260

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raonnypixAuthor

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No

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raonnypixAuthor

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Do anyone else experience the same issue?
Is there a workaround?

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