{"id":47802,"date":"2022-04-16T20:10:56","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T20:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/lightroom\/is-lightroom-classic-better-than-lightroom\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T20:10:56","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T20:10:56","slug":"is-lightroom-classic-better-than-lightroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/lightroom\/is-lightroom-classic-better-than-lightroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Is lightroom classic better than lightroom ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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>\n<p>Similarly, do professional photographers use <strong>Lightroom<\/strong> or Lightroom <strong>Classic<\/strong>? As such, for professional and advanced photographers and those familiar with <strong>Lightroom<\/strong> already, Classic is still the best choice.<\/p>\n<p>People ask also, what is the difference between <strong>Lightroom<\/strong> CC and <strong>Lightroom<\/strong> Classic? Lightroom CC is Adobe&#8217;s &#8216;web first&#8217; version of Lightroom where all your images are stored in the cloud and available everywhere on any device. Lightroom Classic is the traditional &#8216;desktop first&#8217; version Lightroom, the one that most people know.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, what is Lightroom <strong>Classic<\/strong> used for? <iframe style=\"margin-top:25px;width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rs3R9PnpGY0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Correspondingly, can I use both <strong>Lightroom<\/strong> CC and Lightroom Classic? 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!Imports are also faster using Lightroom CC, but accessing cloud-stored files can slow things down. <strong>Lightroom<\/strong> Classic, however, is still the reigning champ when it comes to features. <strong>Classic<\/strong> also offers more customization for import and export settings \u2014 though the ability to export TIFFs help catch CC up a bit.<\/p>\n<h2>Can I switch from Lightroom CC to Lightroom Classic?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>In the upper right corner of Lightroom Classic you will find a symbol just like in the 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 Lightroom Classic.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Is Lightroom Classic free?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in the Lightroom desktop software (Lightroom and Lightroom Classic) you&#8217;ll see straight away that these are not free, and you can only get them by purchasing one of the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plans. There is a trial version, but it only works for a short time.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Which Lightroom app is the best?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Our pick. Adobe Lightroom. The best photo editing app for Android and iOS.  <\/li>\n<li>Also great. Polarr. Cheaper, but nearly as powerful.  <\/li>\n<li>Budget pick. Snapseed. The best free photo editing app for Android and iOS.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can I buy Lightroom Classic without subscription?<\/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>How much does Lightroom Classic cost?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Get Lightroom Classic as part of Adobe Creative Cloud for just US$9.99\/mo.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What happened to Adobe Lightroom Classic?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>What Happened? Adobe announced that Lightroom, as we know it, will now be known as \u201cLightroom Classic CC.\u201d There is a new version called \u201cLightroom CC\u201d and it&#8217;s completely new and cloud-based. If you decide to continue using the regular old Lightroom Classic, then not much will change for you.<\/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>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>What is the most up to date version of Lightroom?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Adobe Lightroom CC is the new online cloud-based version of Adobe&#8217;s Lightroom application and can be installed alongside Lightroom Classic CC. It is included in the same US$9.99\/month photography plan, but has limited editing features in comparison to Lightroom Classic CC.<\/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>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>Is Lightroom better than Photoshop?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>On a high level, Lightroom is the best tool to manage and process the thousands of photos that live on your devices. Photoshop specializes in greater control to achieve more expansive edits that will help you make a few images look flawless.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What is the best photo editing app?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Instagram (Android, iOS)  <\/li>\n<li>Google Photos (Android, iOS)  <\/li>\n<li>Pixtica (Android)  <\/li>\n<li>Prisma (Android, iOS)  <\/li>\n<li>Facetune 2 (Android, iOS)  <\/li>\n<li>Afterlight (Android, iOS)  <\/li>\n<li>VSCO (Android, iOS)  <\/li>\n<li>TouchRetouch (iOS, Android) (Image credit: Touch Retouch)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What is better than Lightroom?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>What is the best Lightroom alternative for photo editing? If you&#8217;re looking for a program that&#8217;s powerful and feature-packed and offers similar functionality to Lightroom, our top pick is Skylum&#8217;s Luminar app. As well as some impressive AI editing tools, Luminar has the advantage of a DAM (Digital Asset Manager).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Is there anything as good as Lightroom?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Best Lightroom alternative: Skylum Luminar. Best free Lightroom alternative: RAWTherapee. Best all-in-one Lightroom alternative: On1 Photo RAW. Best professional all-in-one Lightroom alternative: Capture One Pro.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Why is Lightroom the best?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Unlike most other photo editing software, Adobe Lightroom does not edit original images, and instead imports a copy you can edit and later export as a different file. Thanks to Lightroom&#8217;s healing and cloning features, you can easily remove blemishes, wrinkles and more to improve the quality of your pictures.<\/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>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>Why does Lightroom Classic look old?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>I get this questions more than you might think, and it&#8217;s actually an easy answer: It&#8217;s because we&#8217;re using different versions of Lightroom, but both of them are current, up-to-date versions of Lightroom.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Is Lightroom worth it for beginners?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>If you are a beginning photographer looking for a relatively intuitive photo editing software, Lightroom is generally best, to begin with. You can always add Photoshop to the mix later, if and when you&#8217;re in need of advanced photo manipulation techniques.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. Similarly, do professional photographers use Lightroom or Lightroom Classic? 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