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Which versions of Lightroom are compatible with macOS Catalina?

Installing presets in Lightroom (CC) — Mac or Windows. These instructions are for Adobe Lightroom 1.3 onwards. Extract the ZIP file (desktop version) with the presets that you downloaded from Gumroad.; Open Lightroom CC and click on the edit icon at the top right. The icon looks like three sliders—three horizontal bars with circles on them. At the bottom on the screen you will see a. Mac: The Mac Lightroom 3.3 release candidate can be installed alongside Lightroom 3. Windows: By default, this Lightroom 3.2 release candidate will remove or overwrite your existing Lightroom 3 installation. If you wish to return to Lightroom 3.2 after installing Lightroom 3.3, simply reinstall Lightroom 3.2 from your original download after.

Lightroom 3.x works with macOS 10.15 (Catalina) but has these known compatibility issues. You may want to remain on your current version of macOS until these issues have been resolved.

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Adobe strongly recommends that customers do their own testing on a non-production partition to ensure that new operating systems work with their current hardware and drivers.

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If you do encounter issues not already documented here, feel free to report them on our feedback site.

Are older versions of Lightroom compatible with macOS Catalina?

No, older versions of Lightroom were neither designed nor tested to work on macOS Catalina. They are not supported in any way for use on macOS Catalina.

Adobe does not recommend that customers using old versions of Lightroom upgrade to macOS Catalina.

Older versions use 32-bit licensing components and installers. Therefore, they cannot be installed and activated after upgrading to macOS Catalina. Although upgrading to macOS Catalina with an older version already installed on your computer may allow the app to function in some capacity, you will not be able to reinstall or activate the app after the macOS upgrade.


Before upgrading to macOS Catalina, you may uninstall the older versions as the uninstaller will not work after upgrading. If you have already upgraded to macOS Catalina, you can use the Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool to uninstall older versions.

Adobe has discovered the compatibility issues listed below with running Lightroom 2.4.1 with macOS 10.15 (Catalina).

Error: /[volume name]/ is disconnected. Please reconnect to finish syncing.

When you launch Lightroom on macOS 10.15, a red banner appears on top stating /[volume name]/ is disconnected. Please reconnect to finish syncing.

Affected versions: Lightroom 2.2 and earlier

To resolve this issue, upgrade to Lightroom 2.4. For information on updating your app, see Update Creative Cloud apps.

Apple Photos migration to Lightroom Desktop fails with error message

When you select File > Migrate From… > Apple Photos Library migration fails with 'Migration was not successful' dialog.

We are working with Apple to correct this issue.

The Lens Profile Creator is currently 32-bit, but we are investigating updating it to be a 64-bit utility.

What are the buying options for Lightroom?

You can purchase Lightroom on its own or as part of the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan, with both plans starting at US$9.99/month. Lightroom Classic is available as part of the Creative Cloud Photography plan, starting at US$9.99/month.

Are all Lightroom apps updates included in the subscription?

Yes, with Lightroom and Creative Cloud photography plans, you have access to all the latest updates and future releases the moment they’re available.

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What is the difference between the annual and month-to-month plan?

The annual plan requires a one-year commitment and is our best value. It comes with a 14-day money back guarantee. If you cancel after that, you’ll be charged a 50% fee for the remaining months. The month-to-month plan gives you the flexibility to stop and restart your subscription without a cancellation fee.

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Are the applications installed on my computer or are they cloud based?

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Lightroom Classic is installed locally on your computer. Lightroom is a cloud-based service with three device-based apps: desktop, mobile and web. You don't need an ongoing Internet connection to use them. You only need to connect to the Internet once every 99 days to validate your membership.

Can I use the software on one more computer ?

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Yes, you can install and run Lightroom apps or Photoshop on two computers, such a home and work computer (Mac, PC or one of each).

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What happens to my photos if I exceed my allotment of cloud storage?

If you run out of storage, your new photos will be saved only on the devices they came from. They’ll no longer be backed up to the cloud or synced across your devices, and they won’t be automatically tagged for easy keyword search within Lightroom. The photos you have already backed up to the cloud will still be accessible on all your devices.

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If you need more storage, you can upgrade a 20GB plan to 1TB or boost your total storage to 2TB, 5TB, or 10TB, starting at US$9.99/month per terabyte. To purchase more storage, call 800-585-0774. To upgrade your existing plan, sign in to your Adobe ID account (Plans & Products > Manage plan > Switch plan). For detailed instructions, see Change your Creative Cloud plan.