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Adobe Lightroom

Adobe's subscription service for editing, organizing and sharing photos on desktop, mobile and the web.

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Our verdict

Good for photographers who want editing, organizing and cloud sync across phone, tablet and computer from one subscription. Skip it if you want to avoid monthly fees or need a Linux version.

What it does well

  • Includes 1TB of cloud storage on the Lightroom plan
  • Apps for desktop, iOS and Android, plus a web version
  • AI tools such as object removal, masking and Assisted Culling

Where it falls short

  • Subscription only; there is no permanent free plan for the desktop app
  • The free trial lasts 7 days and converts to a paid plan unless cancelled
  • No Linux version is listed

Adobe describes Lightroom as a cloud-based service for creating, editing, organizing, storing and sharing photos across devices. The product page lists AI-assisted editing, presets, library search, Assisted Culling, Lens Blur and Adaptive Presets.

There is a desktop app, mobile apps for iOS and Android, and a web version at Lightroom.adobe.com. Adobe also offers free mobile apps for iOS and Android with premium features behind an upgrade, but it states there is no permanent free plan for the desktop app.

Pricing is a subscription. The Lightroom plan starts at US$11.99 per month on the 'Annual, billed monthly' plan (US$119.88 per year) and includes 1TB of cloud storage and 250 monthly generative credits. Adobe offers a 7-day free trial that converts to a paid membership unless you cancel.

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Last updated 16 October 2026. Facts checked against the official site on 16 October 2026. How we make money