Difference Between Lightroom and Lightroom Classic?

[eleanormiles]

Hello everyone.

I'm a bit confused about the differences between Lightroom and Lightroom Classic.

From what I understand, Lightroom is cloud-based, while Classic is more for local storage, but are there any major workflow or feature differences?

I mainly edit RAW photos and want the best option for organizing and batch editing. Is there a big performance difference, especially when handling large files?

Also, does one offer better color grading tools or presets?

I'd appreciate insights from those who have used both and can share their experiences.

 

[Asher Kelman]

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I have both from my monthly Adobe subscription.

But you can also look at Capture One, ON1 and Affinity packages, as they are almost equally powerful and in several cases for less costly!

Asher

 

[Asher Kelman]

Some of the best software for color grading photographs includes Adobe Lightroom Classic, GIMP, and Color.io, which offer user-friendly tools for adjusting color balance, saturation, and contrast. For more advanced options, consider Cinema Grade or FilmConvert, which provide professional-grade features for achieving cinematic looks.

For further information, look here.

 

[Brooke Cagle]

Lightroom Classic and Lightroom (Cloud-based)

 

[Asher Kelman]

Eleanor,

If you can afford the monthly Adobe cloud subscription it in Clyde’s both versions of Lightroom.

They both schemes Adobe RAW professional engine.

Download trial versions of Infinity photography package as it may be all you need.

Robert Watcher, an experienced pro photographer has tested this package very well here.

You could do just as well with ON1, DXO and others and each has an approach to color grading.

pear at thrill size. I did it for you!

Asher

 

[Asher Kelman]

Brooke,

Thanks for completing the insert!

BTW, When you attach an image, as you did, the next step is to look at the resultant icon and select insert and choose Full Image for it to actually appear!

Asher