Lightroom Users, which version?

Peter7100

Senior Member
Just curious what version of Lightroom does everyone use, Lightroom Classic or Lightroom Desktop Cloud.

Has anyone tried both and could advise on the pro and cons of each?

Previously I had an older one time purchase LR package which was the Classic. I have recently gone for the monthly Desktop version and although I like it, I miss the option to use plug-ins.
 

Woodyg3

Senior Member
Contributor
I use Classic, and never saw any advantage in the slimed down version. I don't want to store my pics on the cloud, and also have on interest in editing on a tablet or the phone.
 

Peter7100

Senior Member
I use classic. I haven't tried the other since it first came out. It seemed limited and streamlined but I really don't remember any details at all. I uninstalled it and never looked back. I think you get both unless the UK plan offerings are different. I just found this:
https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom-classic/lightroom-cc-vs-lightroom-classic.html

In the UK you get the choice of either one or the other, but not both unless I am missing something.
However there is the option to switch plans at any time, although you would of course loose any unsaved work if you switched.
 

Peter7100

Senior Member
I use Classic, and never saw any advantage in the slimed down version. I don't want to store my pics on the cloud, and also have on interest in editing on a tablet or the phone.

So far I can't say I am finding any major disadvantages, although I have only being using it for a short while though. Maybe I will come across something soon :confused:
I suppose storing RAW images on the cloud would free up disk space, but you can of course still save your images in any format elsewhere on your pc or exteranl drive.
The phone editing version is rubbish and would probably only appeal to snappers looking to add some fun to their phone pics.
 
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