Lightroom CC will get more features and capabilities over time, but right now it is light. Whether you care about features that are in Classic but not in Lightroom CC will be a big determinant of whether Lightroom CC is for you in the short term. It has most tools that Lightroom Classic has for editing photos.
Which lightroom should I use?
Adobe calls Lightroom CC a “cloud-based editing service”. It includes cloud storage too. There’s no right or wrong version of Lightroom. It really depends on your needs and goals, but here at Contrastly, we do love Lightroom Classic CC since it is a much more powerful and feature-rich software.
Still, as of the date of this article, it is my very clear preference over it’s newer sibling, Lightroom CC. Lightroom Classic CC has more functionality than Lightroom CC. The younger sibling is still very much playing catchup to having all of the functions from the older.
Although there are three different Lightroom versions, they may be used together. Lightroom Classic CC offers automatic access to Lightroom CC with a subscription to Photography Creative Cloud. You will also get 20GB of cloud storage for originals .
Do you use Lightroom or Photoshop for image processing?
The second type of user carries out the bulk of their image processing in Lightroom. For tasks Lightroom can’t handle, they may use an older version of Photoshop, a less powerful program like Photoshop Elements, or a plug-in such as the Nik Collection or Perfect Photo Suite 9.
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.
Is Adobe Lightroom Classic the same as Lightroom?
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic is the renamed version of the Lightroom application you have used in the past, and it is optimized for desktop-focused workflows, including local storage of your photos in files and folders on your computer. The interface, photo import and organization functionality, and editing feature set are much the same as.
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?
Do you have to add a watermark on Lightroom CC?
You need to add a watermark on export. 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.