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# Page 4 - Reviews of Adobe Lightroom

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ALYSSA B.  
DISPATCHER  
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great editing software - Easy to use, and great tutorials"

May 15, 2024

4.0

I use Adobe Lightroom for my photography business and, I have for years. this is a product that is a staple for me in my personal as well as my professional life. It's helped me go from not knowing how to edit photos, and making presets to being able to edit and create presets flawlessly. there are so many features in the Lightroom that I couldn't live without. It's much more user friendly than working with Photoshop.

Pros

ease of use, tutorials, features, quality.

Cons

I dislike that the cloud on occasion takes forever to sync across devices, I wish it wasn't a paid service, I wish that it always had tutorials

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Seon T.  
Teacher  
Arts and Crafts  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Photo editing at your fingertips"

November 20, 2022

4.0

I enjoy photo editing and Adobe Lightroom make it even more enjoyable with it's powerful photo editing and management features. While I would love to see more photoshop tools integrated in the program, I would still recommend this program to anyone interested in taking their photos to the next level.

Pros

Lightroom is very easy to use, has a great interface and is also very affordable. I like that you can get the app free with almost all the desktop features. This makes it easy for photographers to edit their images on-the-go. When teaching photography to my class, this is the 'go to' app I instruct them to download. I also love that in the mobile app there is a learn and discover section so you can continue to develop your editing skills.

Cons

Lightroom doesn’t have anywhere near the same amount of features as Photoshop or other more expensive programs. Recently there was an update where they added, some features from photoshop but they still have some more work to do for photographers to not continue their edits in photoshop. It would be nice to see Adobe Lightroom introduce social media integration or video editing features built-in.

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SH

Sabina H.  
Graphic Designer  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Adobe Lightroom for photographers"

November 8, 2022

4.0

Overall experience is good I usually use Lightroom with Photoshop so I do the "deeper" editing in Psd and the "mood" in Lightroom.

Pros

I really like that I can use filters on multiple photos and actually work on more of them at the same time.

Cons

I don't like the way of importing photos. I know there is a lot of them and the software needs some way to do it, but I would prefer some easier way.

Switched from

[PaintTool SAI](https://www.capterra.com/p/229456/PaintTool-SAI/)

I worked in PainTool SAI as a student because it was free and when I started working I purchased Creative Cloud.

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JM

Joyce M.  
Photographer  
Media Production  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Why you need Lightroom if you are in the Media industry."

July 15, 2022

5.0

Lightroom has improved my media business threefold. It allows me to be efficient with my time, therefore, providing my business with a better profit margin.

Pros

This software besides being affordable is reliable, user-friendly, and efficient. I prefer Lightroom over other editing software because it is easy to understand, learn and use all the different tools it offers. It has cut my post-processing time in half and allows me to do all the post-processing steps like importing, selecting, editing, exporting into many customizable formats and sharing through my other devices all in one place. I cannot live without this software.

Cons

The only feature I dont like it is: With one of the recent updates, the importing process now also makes a 2nd copy of the master file on your computer/hard drive therefore now having the original, a copy, plus the exported image for a total of 3 files for the same image taking up storage space.

Switched from

[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)

Based on user friendliness.

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AH

Aaron H.  
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Lightroom is Perfect for the Professional Editor or the Hobby Tinkerer and everything in between. "

August 23, 2022

5.0

I've put many photoshoots through this program to bring the quality of photos up, or prep them for Photoshop editing, and it has been a pleasure to use every time.

Pros

Auto Adjustments and Ease of Use make this small-install software from Adobe a killer addition to any designers toolbox. Although it is subscription-based, you can get this program, Photoshop, and Premiere Rush for $10 a month! That's an absolute steal and a perfect toolbox for even the most seasoned editor.

Cons

I have honestly not found a feture of this software that I do not like. it does exactly what i want, when I want, and alot of those times it does what i want for me with very little involvement from me.

Reason for choosing Adobe Lightroom

I did not even consider other products because I knew Adobe would have exactly what I needed that my previous product lacked.

Switched from

[GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/)

I needed more features and control, I needed a more steramlined system. I went with Adobe for this reason.

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TD

Talley D.  
Social Media & Email Marketing Specialist  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Lightroom is Essential for the Busy Photographer"

September 28, 2021

5.0

I couldn't do my job without Adobe Lightroom. Nor could I be the photographer I am today. I've used this product for years and it is extremely versatile in regards to it's capabilities. I have used several presets through Lightroom and the integration process is always flawless. I have edited thousands of photos at a time with no issue or delays in importing and exporting. Is it dramatic to say I'd take a bullet for Lightroom?? Hahaha, I love this product!!

Pros

I import and export photos into and out of Lightroom 1-3 times a day for our animal shelter. The animal rescue industry is extremely fast-paced and it requires me to document our animal intakes all day every day and I need a reliable, easy-to-use and high quality photo editing software. Luckily, Lightroom is just that. It imports and exports photos in a matter of seconds, has editing capabilities beyond the basics and allows me to edit photos of our animals in the highest quality to attract adopters to save their lives.

Cons

The only thing I dislike about this software is the amount of batter and power it takes to run it. My MacBook tends to get pretty heated to the point of where I have to close my laptop for a minute or so if I'm going through 500+ photos at that time.

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AH

April H.  
owner  
Arts and Crafts  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Works well for editing jewelry photos for website"

March 9, 2022

4.0

Adobe Lightroom works great for editing jewelry images for my website. It can be a bit confusing to use, but overall it is a quick and easy way to edit good quality images.

Pros

I started using Lightroom when I got a new computer a few years ago. I had been using a very old version of Photoshop to edit jewelry photos for my website. Lightroom works much better than Photoshop for this purpose, as it is designed for photo editing. I love the presets, they make it very easy to edit quickly since I take all of my photos in a lightbox with the same background.

Cons

I felt that there was a bit of a learning curve when I first started using Lightroom, but once I got used to it I liked it. One thing that bothers me is that when I try to import photos I sometimes have to rename them because Lightroom will not import photos that have the same name as a previously imported photo - i.e., if I have previously imported IMG5438, then a new image with the name IMG5438 will be skipped. There may be a way to fix this, but it's not obvious.

Alternatives considered

[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)

Reason for choosing Adobe Lightroom

Cheaper, and I didn't need all of the tools that Photoshop offers.

Switched from

[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)

I got a new computer and had to purchase a new program.

Review Source

MP

Mikko P.  
Photographer  
Photography  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "One of the best RAW converter & photolibrary programs available"

September 17, 2021

4.0

LR used to be my main RAW conversion software for years and photo library organising tool until I discovered Capture One which suits my workflow better. I still use Lightroom every now and then if I don't get colours or results I want with C1. For mobile editing of RAW files I always use Lightroom CC mobile version. Learning curve with Lightroom is not as steep compared to C1. As a summary it is powerful photo editing and organising tool and one could almost say industry standard with loads of plugins and presets available.

Pros

Photolibrary tools of LR are the best in the industry. Key wording and organising library is easier than say in C1. Tight integration with other Adobe products makes roundtrips to Photoshop from Lightroom a breeze and sharpening tool is also great. There are more and cheaper presets available for Lightroom than for Capture One. With one subscription one gets Lightroom Classic (desktop) and Lightroom CC (cloud base) + mobile options for the latter, which is great to have options to choose from to fit ones needs.

Cons

As such it is expensive software and I don't like subscription model of payments. However bundled with Photoshop in Photography plan LR is kind of an extra if one needs Photoshop for editing anyway. Some other software, especially Capture One, render colours better than LR for my taste.

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Ousama B.  
Teacher of English  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Lighten your room using Lightroom!"

September 23, 2022

5.0

Lightroom allows you to organize your pictures in a great way. It is effective when it comes to editing your pictures. It is characterized by its seamlessness, especially if you want to toggle from desktop to your smartphone, without losing the work you were working on.

Pros

One of the best features I love about Lightroom is the built-in file management, it helps you categorize and organize your files. Another thing that I appreciate about Lightroom is that it has a non-destructive editing feature that protects your data files from getting corrupted. Lastly, Lightroom is easier to use than Photoshop, even non-tech savvy people can use it.

Cons

One of the things that I don't like about Lightroom is that it has no layers or bend modes. It is also limiting when it comes to editing features.

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Ángel C.  
Community Manager  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Your pictures are never going to be the same!"

October 29, 2021

5.0

Lightroom has various functions that help you transform an ordinary picture into a professional masterpiece. This software simply makes your pictures looks awesome. Bad lighting? No problem. Bad weather? No problem. Your main photographer couldn't show up and you had to do the pictures? Not a problem! Lightroom's got you covered. This software has helped us attract more people to our Med school because it really helps us highlight the best sides of our facilities, and it allows us to picture the best of our students.

Pros

Color balancing is great. I helps you transform a boring picture into a creative masterpiece. You can play with brightness, contrast, luminosity, etcetera, in order to find the perfect set up for the pictures. The software includes various presets, and you can also import presets made by other designers, aside from creating your own! You know, in case you find the perfect combination and want to be able to use it later. It's also really easy to use in a basic level.

Cons

The cost! As all Adobe products, Lightroom is really expensive, but it's totally worht it. It can be difficult to use for more advanced photo edition, but there's tons of video tutorials online. But if you're on a tight budget, you gotta be careful, because as I said, it's an expensive software and you could also need training.

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Abhishek G.  
Internship  
Design  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Review"

May 23, 2022

5.0

"Every pro was once a beginner" and for beginners, a good platform helps a lot to pursue their journey, and in the field of editing photos, Adobe Lightroom is doing the best. As it provides tutorials to learn to edit, and how to best utilize the features of Lightroom. It also provides a preset feature that you can import for free from the internet or you can purchase and use it for your editing. It helps to tune the photos faster

Pros

Adobe Lightroom helps the user to edit the photos. My team is using this software for the last 6 months and my experience with this software is amazing. It is a premium level software that provides you many features like you don't have to wait for the perfect shot i.e. you can just take the normal shot and lightroom will help you to make the shot perplexing. Tune your photos easily and check out the result which suits the shot best.

Cons

Although the preset feature is amazing and helps the creator to edit the photos and make a result at a different level but it can make the beginner user lazy. the user will just use the preset feature to edit the photos, which will hinder the user from learning new skills on Adobe Lightroom.

Review Source

Richard H.  
Marketing Manager  
Consumer Electronics  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent workflow management for Photographers"

May 12, 2022

5.0

Excellent! I could not run my Wedding Photography business without it!

Pros

So many features and so easy to navigate with a little use of the Help sections! Tethered shooting in the studio! Multiple file formats and import mechanisms supported. Advanced file management and cataloguing. Superb Backup options, Non destructive profile based editing so original files are never altered! Massive customisation and 3rd party support for external apps, tools, actions, and more. Love being able to select collections and publish them to multiple platforms, copyrighted, protected and export backups too!

Cons

Some of the 3rd party integrated plugins can be fiddly to set up, the Catalogue files get huge if you dont manage them properly and you can end up tied in knots with duplicate profiles.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Video Editor  
Online Media  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "A More Specialized Photo Editing Program"

January 12, 2022

4.0

Overall my experience with Lightroom has been fairly positive, though I haven't had many uses for it. Because of its monthly pricing this is not a product I would endorse for people who are on a budget, but if editing photos is a part of your job and you're getting enough income with it buying Lightroom could be a good step up for the quality of your photos if you put enough time to figuring out the options.

Pros

Adobe Lightroom is a more specialized version of Photoshop. While Photoshop has a lot of extra options/features Lightroom simplifies a lot of things while still giving a lot of control to edit your photos. You can control the basics like hue & saturation, contrast, brightness and others, while also giving the ability to have more specificity in its options, able to remove certain colours in photos or add effects that are already included in the software. Lightroom also has a free mobile app version which gives a lot of function for users, though not as much as someone using its computer version.

Cons

What I like least about this software, and most Adobe products nowadays, is the pricing. Years ago Adobe allowed you to purchase their product(s) with a one-time fee, but nowadays it's subscription-based. For people on a budget this is not something you want to hear, having to pay on a monthly basis for something that you may not even use on a daily basis.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
educator  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Lightroom is the best photo editing app "

January 15, 2022

5.0

I would recommend Lightroom to hobbyists, professionals, anyone. There are a lot of tutorials out there to learn the features as well, which has been very helpful over the years.

Pros

I like how you can use it as a beginner and not get too overwhelmed. You can use a preset and play around with some basics. But then as you progress and experiment, there is so much to do. I have learned a lot about color theory, photography, and art, just playing around in Lightroom. The customer service is great as well, when I've needed to contact them.

Cons

I wish I could purchase it outright instead of paying a monthly subscription fee. I also wish I could just pay for Lightroom, but it comes in a package with a bunch of other apps I never use.

Review Source

el mahdi M.  
office assistant  
Information Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Creativity Without Borders"

July 15, 2022

5.0

Imaginative creativity experience, practical in photo editing, multiple possibilities especially with powerful devices. Adobe Lightroom it's amazing !!!

Pros

Adobe Lightroom it has a lot of powerful points for example: - Compatibility between the phone version and the computer - Before buying the product take advantage of Free trial

Cons

Adobe Lightroom it's amazing software But it has downsides, for example : - Difficult to use, it is good to put introductory videos on services - A little high price, it would be nice to have competitive offers

Reason for choosing Adobe Lightroom

Unlimited Possibilities

Review Source

Fernando M.  
Fotógrafo  
Photography  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Fotografe em Raw"

January 21, 2022

5.0

Perfeito para edição de arquivos raw (JPG também, claro). Facilidade de integração entre as ferramentas da Adobe

Pros

Antes de começar a trabalhar com o Lightroom eu não tinha um fluxo de trabalho organizado. Pelo Lightroom a sincronização de edição acelera o fluxo e possibilita manter o serviço padronizado. Além disso, é possível editar arquivos raw sem perda de qualidade. As edições são feitas de forma não destrutiva, ou seja, o arquivo original não sofre qualquer alteração.

Cons

No modo de edição não é possível remover a sombra de contorno preta ao redor da foto. Quando vou editar uma foto com fundo branco isso cria uma diferença de luz que confunde com o fundo.

Switched from

[Capture One](https://www.capterra.com/p/200094/Capture-One-Enterprise/)

Facilidade de uso e integração de ferramentas

Review Source

Anis L.  
owner  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "le cle de reussite des photographes"

November 28, 2023

5.0

Pros

c'est un logociel complet et parfait pour la correction des photos il donne un aspect professionnel a vos photos surtout si vous utiliser RAW format

Cons

c'est un logiciel payant et surtout qu'il est par abonnement mensuelle pour moi c'est le grand defaut et qu'il n'existe pas une version lifetime

Review Source

JP

Jacopo P.  
Webmaster  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Software di riferimento per editing massivo e avanzato di immagini raw"

May 21, 2023

5.0

Lightroom è stato utilizzato per diversi mesi per editing massivo di foto per e-commerce tramite i preset, le sue funzionalità sono professionali e ben progettate per questo tipo di utilizzo. Se non occorrono tutti i suoi strumenti si può optare per software più leggeri e semplici come Capture One Express.

Pros

Sistema molto completo e funzionale con strumenti professionali di editing, supporto per ogni tipo di file immagine e Raw, interfaccia utente ben organizzata, possibilità di editing massivo tramite i preset.

Cons

È un software piuttosto pesante, richiede RAM e spazio su disco. Se non occorrono necessariamente tutte le sue funzionalità esistono diverse alternative più leggere ed economiche.

Alternatives considered

[Capture One](https://www.capterra.com/p/200094/Capture-One-Enterprise/)

Reason for choosing Adobe Lightroom

Inizialmente solo per la notorietà.

Switched from

[Adobe Photoshop Elements](https://www.capterra.com/p/233260/Photoshop-Elements/)

Necessità di supporto per file RAW.

Review Source

MdS

Marco dos S.  
Fotografo e administrador  
Photography  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Sem ele o trabalho se faz mais difícil"

September 13, 2023

5.0

Edito fotografias, fazendo correções e mudanças nas imagem para entregar aos meus clientes um trabalho de qualidade. Como utilizo o mesmo quase que diariamente, vale muito a pena de te-lo como uma da principais ferramentas do meu trabalho.

Pros

Sinceramente gosto muito do Adobe Lightroom, ele é sem dúvida uma ferramenta indispensável para a minha empresa de fotografia, uso ele constantemente para fazer tratamentos nas fotos, editando luz, temperatura, cores, saturação, nitidez e recortes.

Cons

Até agora não encontrei algum ponto negativo no Adobe Lightroom, só o preço que acho um pouquinho caro.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
diseñador  
Design  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "mi experiencia usando Lightroom "

June 27, 2023

5.0

me ayuda bastante a editar mis fotos , el programa en la computadora es bastante bueno y facil de usar cuando lo uso en el celular hay mis dedos no ayudan para la edicion muy precisa .

Pros

la facilidad de editar buenas fotos la interfaz es muy intuitiva si hablamos de la computadora en el cel tiene sus cosas .

Cons

en el celular tiene sus cosas ya que no es lo mismo editar con los dedos que editar con una computadora .

Review Source

VD

Valeria D.  
Fotógrafa  
Photography  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Ferramenta imprescindível para fotógrafos"

March 10, 2023

5.0

O lightroom faz parte da rotina de trabalho do editor de imagens. É a melhor ferramenta pra quem precisa tratar cores, fazer recortes e ajustes, além de poder realizar tratamento básico de pele em retratos. A facilidade de integrar ele com um editor e manipulador de imagens mais completo como o Photoshop também auxilia muito no processo de trabalho.

Pros

Ótimos recursos de tratamento de imagem, principalmente para trabalhar com arquivos RAW. Possibilidade de refinar as cores, efetuar recortes e integrar facilmente com o Adobe Photoshop para manipulação de imagem.

Cons

Não é um programa tão intuitivo no início. É preciso acompanhar alguns tutoriais pra entender melhor algumas funções e pode ficar um pouco lento com arquivos de imagens grandes.

Review Source

RI

Rami I.  
Free Lancer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Adobe Lightroom review "

May 13, 2022

5.0

My overall experience with Adobe is very good and it is a piece of software that everyone who is in digital photography field must has. I have my own subscription monthly payment to get all power features

Pros

Lightroom make my editing work flow very simple such as using presets to hundreds of photos together on same time. File management and catalogs system are very useful and keep tracking photos easy No destructive editing of photos. Syncing photos on the cloud, make it easy to access the photos and do the work anywhere if you have internet and computer or even mobile.

Cons

Using alot of disk space specially with no destructive editing Subscription payment is little higher than other options Uploading the existing libraries to the system is time consuming

Review Source

Justin K.  
Executive Creative Director  
Media Production  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Batch image editing beast!"

January 13, 2022

5.0

Pros

Powerful and capable product with many options for image editing. Newest versions with the masking features is VERY good!

Cons

Rendering of large images, especially when culling, can take a long time which slows down my momentum, and slows down my overall process so much so that if I'm doing a massive group of images I generally do this part of my workflow in another app. If adobe can sort this out then I'll use it for my whole workflow from project import to selection to editing (95% of ) to export in various sizes, resolutions, with or without watermarks or file numbering.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Account Manager - Marketing Automation  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easiest and complete way of editing"

August 23, 2022

5.0

Pros

It gives you a lot of tools to edit your photos. All the settings they give you helps you turn your photos to somethings totally different. Also it gives you the option of tag photos in different categories to help you edit faster. The option of continue the edit process in Photoshop is a +1 to take into account.

Cons

The slow process of import all the footage you've made. Also, if you are on a rush and you need to edit fast, sometimes it freeze and takes a bit long to finish the process or it freeze while scrolling the whole adjustment menu.

Review Source

JL

Jonathan L.  
Photographer  
Photography  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "J.L. Adobe Lightroom Review"

September 13, 2022

4.0

I've enjoyed the software's graphical user interface when I want to edit multiple pieces of content when in times of high stress or for fun. Crop, Detail, Light, Presets and the other options ablvailable give me full control of my content.

Pros

The AI-generated presets provided for every photo and video gives the user a great start to what path they want the content to be, whether it be for an artistic or corporate feel.

Cons

The inability to preview content on the Home page after a long period of time due to a failed development version. This results in not being able to edit the content.

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