What happened to Lightroom?
The naming convention of Adobe Lightroom is confusing, to say the least. If you're wondering what happened to Lightroom, here's the short answer.
Lightroom | Software | By Jeff Collier
Ever since its initial release in 2007, Lightroom has been one of the most popular workflow organizing and photo editing apps on the market.
However, in 2017, Adobe announced that it would change how the app works. So, what happened to Lightroom? Let’s read to find out.
In 2017, Adobe announced that the traditional version of Lightroom that users have been using for almost a decade would be known as Lightroom Classic CC.
This version offers all the organizing and editing features that an amateur or professional photographer would need.
At the same time, Adobe offered a new version called Lightroom CC, part of the Creative Cloud subscription bundle, which includes access to other apps.
Moreover, Lightroom is currently available in a mobile version called Lightroom Mobile for those who like to take, organize, and edit photos using their smartphones.
What is the Difference Between Lightroom Classic CC and Lightroom CC?
Lightroom Classic CC is available to be used on a desktop, with the ability to organize your photos into folders for easy access. The Lightroom CC version is a cloud-based app, allowing users to access their photos from any desktop, smartphone, or web-connected device.
Lightroom CC is faster to access and easier to work with, and the subscription grants users a total storage of 1TB.
Moreover, if you buy Lightroom CC with a Photography Plan, you’ll also have access to Photoshop – most users believe that this alone makes Lightroom worth it.
Moreover, Lightroom CC has a cleaner user interface, which minimizes the learning time needed to understand all the features of the app.
There’s an improvement in the application launch time, better import selection, and easier switching between Library and Develop modes.
Wrap Up
In 2017, Adobe announced that the traditional version of the app would be known as Lightroom Classic CC.
At the same time, the company announced that it would launch Lightroom CC, a cloud-based version of the app, in addition to a mobile version for those who take photos using their smartphones.
If you’re keen to find an alternative to Lightroom, read our guide to find some options.
Jeff Collier is an experienced film photographer who enjoys experimenting with modern digital photography equipment, software and apps. He’s also an ex-world champion triathlete and avid cyclist, clocking hundreds of km each week in the beautiful Tweed Valley of northern NSW, Australia.
