{"id":47307,"date":"2022-04-16T18:48:04","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T18:48:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/lightroom\/how-many-lightroom-versions-are-there\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T18:48:04","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T18:48:04","slug":"how-many-lightroom-versions-are-there","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/lightroom\/how-many-lightroom-versions-are-there\/","title":{"rendered":"How many lightroom versions are there ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While <strong>many<\/strong> bugs and problems have been solved with time, <strong>there<\/strong> are currently two <strong>versions<\/strong> called Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC, both of which are still supported by Adobe with continuous updates.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, which version of Lightroom is best? Lightroom CC is ideal for photographers that want to edit anywhere, with 1TB of storage to back up original files, as well as the edits. With a simplified user interface, it&#8217;s also ideal for beginners with fewer daunting controls and an interface that makes a bit more sense.<\/p>\n<p>Also the question is, is Lightroom 4 the same as Lightroom Classic? The cloud vs local storage The primary difference to understand is that Lightroom Classic is a desktop based application and <strong>Lightroom<\/strong> (old name: Lightroom CC) is an integrated cloud based application suite. Lightroom is available on mobile, desktop and as a web-based version. <strong>Lightroom<\/strong> stores your images in the cloud.<\/p>\n<p>People ask also, is <strong>Lightroom<\/strong> Classic better than Lightroom? For those who work principally on desktop computers and laptops, Lightroom Classic is probably still the best choice \u2013 it&#8217;s more powerful and less expensive for storage.<\/p>\n<p>Amazingly, can I still use <strong>Lightroom<\/strong> 4? The most current version of <strong>Lightroom<\/strong> 4 is 4.4.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Version 8.0 (October 15, 2018) HDR panoramas.  <\/li>\n<li>Version 8.1 (December 11, 2018)  <\/li>\n<li>Version 8.2 (February 12, 2019)  <\/li>\n<li>Version 8.2.1 (April 2, 2019)  <\/li>\n<li>Version 8.3 (May 14, 2019)  <\/li>\n<li>Version 8.3.1 (May 29, 2019)  <\/li>\n<li>Version 8.4 (August 13, 2019)  <\/li>\n<li>Version 8.4.1 (September 20, 2019)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Is Lightroom 5 still supported?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The letter states that Lightroom Classic CC 6, CC 5, and CC 4 are no longer authorized and that Classic CC 7, 8 and 6.1. 4 downloaded after 3\/13\/19 are. Unauthorized: the subscription (CC) version of Lightroom 5.7 and 5.7.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Will Lightroom Classic be discontinued?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Adobe says it has no plans to stop publishing Lightroom Classic, but you have to wonder. For the purposes of this article I&#8217;m still going to call them Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic to try to keep the distinction clear.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can I use both Lightroom CC and classic?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>But after chatting with a friend of mine, my perspective on this changed completely! You should be using BOTH Lightroom CC and Lightroom CC Classic! When used together correctly, you can FINALLY sync and edit your photos ANYWHERE, including on your mobile devices!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s the difference between Lightroom CC and classic?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nfe8QSMS3k4\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Is Lightroom 6 still available?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Lightroom&#8217;s new Creative Profiles are one great reason to pay for the subscription version of Lightroom. As of April 2019, Adobe Lightroom is only available as part of the Creative Cloud subscription. Lightroom 6 standalone is no longer available to purchase.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Is luminar AI better than Lightroom?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Luminar vs Lightroom \u2013 Which is Better in 2022? The main difference between Luminar and Lightroom is that Luminar has a faster editing process than Lightroom. Luminar also features a much easier to use interface, than Lightroom, with one-click artificial intelligence that benefits professional photographers.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Do professional photographers use Lightroom or Lightroom Classic?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>As such, for professional and advanced photographers and those familiar with Lightroom already, Classic is still the best choice.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can you buy Lightroom permanently?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>You can no longer buy Lightroom as a standalone program and own it forever. To access Lightroom, you must subscribe to a plan. If you stop your plan, you will lose access to the program and the images you have stored in the cloud. Now it&#8217;s up to you to choose the option that fits your needs best!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Where can I download Lightroom 6?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>You can try https:\/\/prodesigntools.com\/adobe-lightroom-6-cc-direct-download-links.htmlJust be sure to carefully follow the download instructions on that page first, BEFORE clicking on the links.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can you upgrade Lightroom 5?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>1 Correct answer. Scroll down to Lightroom and click on &#8216;Buy&#8217; on the right side (DO NOT click on Lightroom on the left). You may have to select a different setting in the drop-down box at the top to see Lightroom. Select the upgrade version and your language &#8230; et voila.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Is Lightroom Classic still being updated?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The February 2022 release of Lightroom Classic (version 11.2) provides support for new cameras, lenses, and bug fixes. Furthermore, Masking is updated with the following enhancements: Easily move multiple components of a mask when using Brush, Linear Gradient, and Radial Gradient tools.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Is Lightroom discontinued?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>No. Lightroom 6 has been discontinued and is no longer available for purchase on Adobe.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Is it better to buy Lightroom or subscribe?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>If you want to use the most up to date version of Photoshop CC, or Lightroom Mobile, then the Creative Cloud subscription service is the choice for you. However, if you don&#8217;t require the latest version of Photoshop CC, or Lightroom Mobile, then buying the standalone version is the least expensive way to go.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Do professional photographers use Lightroom?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Do professional photographers use Lightroom? The vast majority of professional photographers use Lightroom Classic. It&#8217;s a great way of managing and editing photos and is part of the Adobe Photography Package, which also includes Photoshop and Lightroom CC (for mobile) as part of the subscription.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can I move photos from Lightroom to Lightroom Classic?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>All Lightroom Cloud albums will sync to Lightroom Classic as regular collections and will be placed in a collection set named From Lightroom (in the Collections panel). Make sure you look in there!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I switch from Lightroom Classic to CC?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In Lightroom, select File > Migrate From > Lightroom Classic Catalog.<\/li>\n<li>In the information dialog that appears, click Continue.<\/li>\n<li>Review the information in the Before You Begin dialog and click Continue.  <\/li>\n<li>Select the catalog that you want to migrate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can I update my Lightroom 6?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FCt1FdgaSjY\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can you upgrade Lightroom 6?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Lightroom 6 is no longer supported by Adobe If you do end up upgrading, however, you&#8217;ll probably find Lightroom 6 becoming more and more obsolete. One workaround is to upgrade your camera and then convert all your RAW files to DNGs so that Lightroom 6 can work with them.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Do professional photographers use Luminar AI?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Luminar AI is designed for every level of creative \u2013 from complete beginner photographers to seasoned pros, although the latter will likely use it more as a plugin, in conjunction with other image editing software.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Is Luminar AI free?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Luminar AI offers a free trial for everyone who signs up. All you need to do is go to Skylum and the \u201cFree Download\u201d button. A download will start immediately. Then, set up the Luminar AI following the instructions and activate it for free.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While many bugs and problems have been solved with time, there are currently two versions called Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC, both of which are still supported by Adobe with continuous updates. 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