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Adobe Lightroom

Photo editing and organising for RAW and JPEG photos, on desktop, mobile and web

by Adobe

PRICESubscription only; Photography plan adds Photoshop

FREE TRIAL7 days

RUNS ONWindows, macOS, Web browser, Android, iOS

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About Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Lightroom is the most popular program for editing and organising photos, especially RAW files from cameras. Edits are non-destructive: your original photos are never changed, and you can undo or adjust any edit later.

There are two versions, both included in the subscription: Lightroom (cloud-based, on desktop, mobile and web, with photos synced between devices) and Lightroom Classic (desktop-focused, with photos stored on your own computer). AI tools such as Generative Remove and Denoise remove distractions and noise in a few clicks.

On computers, Lightroom is subscription only, with a 7-day free trial. The Photography plan adds Photoshop. The Lightroom mobile app for Android and iOS can be used free with a limited set of features.

Key features

RAW editingDevelop photos from almost any camera

Non-destructiveOriginals are never changed

OrganisingKeywords, ratings, collections and search

AI toolsGenerative Remove and Denoise

PresetsApply a look to many photos at once

SyncEdit on desktop, mobile and web

License and price

License type: Paid (with free trial)
Free trial: 7 days
Price: Subscription only; Photography plan adds Photoshop

System requirements

Operating system: Windows, macOS, Web browser, Android, iOS

Good and keep in mind

Good

The standard tool for photographers
Excellent organising and batch editing
Powerful AI tools for cleanup and noise

Keep in mind

Subscription only on computers – no one-time purchase
The trial converts to a paid plan unless you cancel
Large RAW libraries can outgrow the cloud storage

Frequently asked questions

Is Lightroom free?

Not on computers: Lightroom desktop is subscription only, with a 7-day free trial. The mobile app is free with limited features.

What is the difference between Lightroom and Lightroom Classic?

Lightroom is cloud-based and syncs your photos across desktop, mobile and web. Lightroom Classic is desktop-focused and stores photos on your computer. Both are included in the subscription.

Are there free alternatives to Lightroom?

Yes – see the free alternatives below, such as darktable, RawTherapee and digiKam.

Free alternatives to Adobe Lightroom

darktableThe closest free match to Lightroom · Windows, macOS, LinuxFree · open source RawTherapeePrecise RAW development · Windows, macOS, LinuxFree · open source digiKamOrganising large photo libraries · Windows, macOS, LinuxFree · open source

GUIDEBest Free Alternatives to Adobe Lightroomdarktable, RawTherapee and digiKam compared: the best free alternatives to Adobe Lightroom for RAW editing and photo organising on Windows, Mac and Linux.