Choosing between the two versions is a tough decision to make. But we tend to lean towards Lightroom Classic, mainly for the sake of nostalgia and for its flexible options. Lightroom Classic is the best version for users who prefer a more advanced approach to photo editing.
One of the critical reasons Lightroom Classic has remained is its superior features. While it may not be as robust in tools or speed, it does allow for more advanced projects. Specifically, Classic supports more high-quality photography. I particularly dug the editable histogram in Classic. In Lightroom, you can view but not touch the histogram .
Another frequent query is “What is the difference between Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic?”.
This is the original Lightroom version that was released in 2007. It was designed for use on your desktop (or laptop). Overall, Lightroom Classic has more tools and features than the CC version. Including, but not limited to, more options for getting organized, a few more editing tools/features, and the editing tools are more intuitive.
Lightroom Classic is ideal for pro and semi-pro photographers that prefer editing on a desktop and/or laptop . Although you can edit on a desktop with CC, it’s not designed for the needs of professionals. At least in my opinion. If you disagree, let me know in the comments how you use CC as a professional . Still not sure?
Is Lightroom better than Adobe Creative Cloud?
Like most direct comparisons, this comes down to preference more than anything. Objectively speaking, however, Lightroom is built on newer architecture and has a much better grasp on Adobe’s overall Creative Cloud system so it’s probably the best place to start for someone coming in cold.
The biggest difference between the two programs is what they are designed for. Lightroom is a photo editor made for a photographer’s workflow and efficient editing of your photos. By using Lightroom, you’ll be able to make edits to just about any image file in no time.
Should I upgrade to the newest version of Lightroom?
If the answer is YES, when you upgrade Lightroom to the newest version, make sure that you are upgrading to Lightroom Classic and not installing the new Lightroom desktop app. Both of these programs will be available for install with your subscription.
Does the Lightroom desktop app look the same as the previous version?
However, the Lightroom desktop app will look quite different than the Lightroom you were using and will NOT have all the same functionality you were used to having in your previous Lightroom version. In the answer to the question is NO, then move on the question #3.