How Can I Permanently Disable Face Recognition in Lightroom 6?

How to Permanently Turn Off Face Recognition in Lightroom 6

If you're looking to disable face recognition in Lightroom 6 permanently, you can do so by following a series of straightforward steps. Face recognition can sometimes interfere with your workflow or simply not be a feature you need. Here’s how to turn it off and ensure it doesn’t affect your images.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Open Lightroom 6: Launch the application on your iMac.

2. Access Catalog Settings:

   • Click on Lightroom in the top menu bar.
   • Select Catalog Settings from the dropdown menu.

3. Modify Metadata Settings:

   • In the Catalog Settings window, navigate to the Metadata tab.
   • Look for the option labeled Automatically Detect All Faces In All Photos.
   • Uncheck this option to disable face detection.

4. Close the Catalog Settings: After making changes, close the dialog box to apply the new settings.

Additional Context

Disabling face recognition means that Lightroom will no longer scan for faces in your imported images, which can help prevent any unwanted tagging or organization based on facial recognition. This feature might have been enabled during your initial setup or by default, so it's good to be aware of how to manage it.