{"id":47665,"date":"2022-04-16T18:57:24","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T18:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/lightroom\/are-lightroom-and-lightroom-classic-the-same\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T18:57:24","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T18:57:24","slug":"are-lightroom-and-lightroom-classic-the-same","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/lightroom\/are-lightroom-and-lightroom-classic-the-same\/","title":{"rendered":"Are lightroom and lightroom classic the same ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Lightroom<\/strong> is the new cloud-based photo service that works across desktop, mobile, and web. <strong>Lightroom<\/strong> Classic is the desktop-focused digital photography product.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p> Best answer for this question, which is better <strong>Lightroom<\/strong> Classic or Lightroom? Lightroom is much slicker and more streamlined than Lightroom Classic and doesn&#8217;t sacrifice much of its power. Its other advantages are that all your images are available everywhere in their original format and resolution, and that your organizational system of folders and albums will be <strong>the<\/strong> <strong>same<\/strong> on any device.<\/p>\n<p>Amazingly, can I use both Lightroom and Lightroom Classic? 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>Also <strong>the<\/strong> question is, do professional photographers use Lightroom or Lightroom <strong>Classic<\/strong>? As such, for professional and advanced photographers and those familiar with <strong>Lightroom<\/strong> already, <strong>Classic<\/strong> is still the best choice.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, can I switch from Lightroom CC to <strong>Lightroom<\/strong> Classic? In the upper right corner of <strong>Lightroom<\/strong> <strong>Classic<\/strong> you will find a symbol just like in <strong>the<\/strong> last step. When you click on the cloud symbol, a dialog box will open. You will see a button that says called &#8220;Start Syncing&#8221; which will allow you to sync your Lightroom CC catalog to <strong>Lightroom<\/strong> <strong>Classic<\/strong>.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<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>How do I move photos from Lightroom to Lightroom Classic?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Click the cloud icon at the top right of Lightroom Classic and click the Start Syncing button. Note that if you&#8217;ve previously synced photos from Lightroom Classic the button says Resume Syncing or Pause Syncing.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What is Lightroom Classic used for?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rs3R9PnpGY0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Is Lightroom CC faster than classic?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Imports are also faster using Lightroom CC, but accessing cloud-stored files can slow things down. Lightroom Classic, however, is still the reigning champ when it comes to features. Classic also offers more customization for import and export settings \u2014 though the ability to export TIFFs help catch CC up a bit.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can I just buy Lightroom Classic?<\/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>What are the different versions of Lightroom?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<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.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What does Lightroom do that Photoshop doesnt?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>One way to think about it is that Lightroom stays true to photography, while Photoshop lets you create the images in your mind&#8217;s eye. Photoshop features editing tools aimed at altering the look and content of a photo to a much greater degree than Lightroom.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Is it worth paying for Lightroom?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>As you&#8217;ll see in our Adobe Lightroom review, those who take a lot of photos and need to edit them anywhere, Lightroom is well worth the $9.99 monthly subscription. And recent updates make it even more creative and usable.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Should I learn Lightroom or Photoshop?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Lightroom is easier to learn than Photoshop. Lightroom already contains a big number of post-processing tools (as shown above) \u2013 good for 90%+ of editing tasks. Lightroom will help you in establishing a solid photography workflow process.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I get Lightroom Classic for free?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The only thing you have to do to get it is to go to Adobe&#8217;s website and follow the following instructions. First, go to the Lightroom website and point to the top of the screen. There you will find a button called \u201cFree trial\u201d. Just click here to start the plan selection and download process.<\/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>Do professional photographers use Lightroom or Photoshop?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why Lightroom is popular with both beginning and professional photographers. It&#8217;s built-in tools and presets are powerful enough for most photo editing jobs, and it&#8217;s an easier platform to learn for many. While powerful, Photoshop can quickly become complicated, especially for beginners.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Which is better for editing photos Lightroom or Photoshop?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to workflow, Lightroom is arguably much better than Photoshop. Using Lightroom, you can easily create image collections, keyword images, share images directly to social media, batch process, and more. In Lightroom, you can both organize your photo library and edit photos.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Which photo editing software is best for beginners?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Luminar AI.<\/li>\n<li>Photolemur.<\/li>\n<li>Adobe Lightroom.<\/li>\n<li>Aurora HDR.<\/li>\n<li>AirMagic.<\/li>\n<li>Adobe Photoshop.<\/li>\n<li>ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate.<\/li>\n<li>Serif Affinity Photo.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Does Lightroom come with Photoshop?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s the difference between the photography plans? The Lightroom plan includes Lightroom and 1 TB of cloud storage for accessing and editing photos anywhere. The Creative Cloud Photography plan includes Lightroom with 20 GB (or more) of cloud storage, Lightroom Classic and Photoshop.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What are the 7 modules in Lightroom?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Lightroom has seven workspace modules: Library, Develop, Map, Book, Slideshow, Print, and Web. Each module offers a specialized set of tools and features tailored to the different phases of your workflow: importing, organizing and publishing, adjusting and enhancing, and generating output for screen, print, or web.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Do I need a graphics card for Lightroom?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Lightroom Classic cannot effectively utilize a high-end GPU at the moment, but we still recommend a mid-range GPU as many other related application like Photoshop do use the GPU more heavily. For most users, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a solid choice.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Which is better Lightroom or capture one?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>If you want to have full control over the colours in your pictures, Capture One could be ideal for you. Capture One is more crash-proof than Lightroom. This can make a huge difference in your workflow. The best thing to do is get a free trial for Capture One and Lightroom at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Is there a free version of Lightroom?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Share All sharing options for: Lightroom is now entirely free on mobile. Adobe&#8217;s Lightroom is now entirely free to use on mobile. The Android app is dropping its requirement for a Creative Cloud subscription today, following the iOS version going free in October.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can you use Lightroom Classic on laptop?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>You can run this on your phone, tablet, iPad, and computer\u2014relying entirely on cloud storage and syncing. Lightroom Classic came before Lightroom CC and is meant to be used on computers only.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lightroom is the new cloud-based photo service that works across desktop, mobile, and web. Lightroom Classic is the desktop-focused digital photography product. 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