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raonnypix
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April 21, 2026
Question

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

  • April 21, 2026
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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:

  1. Open an image in Lightroom Desktop (macOS)
  2. Create a Radial Gradient mask
  3. Adjust size/position – works normally
  4. Rotate the mask slightly – still works
  5. Rotate further (~25° or more)
  6. 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