Adobe Lightroom Reviews: 4.5/5 — Highly Rated

Lightroom does pretty much everything that a photographer could possibly need out of a software editing program. I have the ability to manipulate photos to my vision with ease. There are so many different features that allow me to create the look that I am going for. It is the only editing software I can ever see myself using as a photographer.

The only thing I ever disliked about Lightroom is that the clone stamping tool is not up to par with the one that Adobe has in Photoshop. For more complex spot removal, I always end up needing to open the photo into Photoshop to fix it. It would be nice if in the future they would upgrade their clone/heal tool to match the quality of the one existing in PS.

It helps me create the best possible photographs for my clients and the organizational abilities that exist in the software keep everything nice and neat for me when I need to go back and pull photos from past shoots for clients.

It’s a quick alternative if you don’t have the time for photoshop.

It is limiting with what you can do to edit a photo.

Not that many.

the one piece of go-to-software to be used for any photographer that works in projects and large batches of images. fully integrated with photoshop for additional editing

the way lightroom handles and 'stores' files could be more transparent, there are times that the organization of files/projects/folders gets cluttered up, there could be enhancements on this level (organization of multiple .lrcat projects in an easy viewable and accessible place

photography assets organization and management, as well as editing (with the integration of photoshop) and delivery of images to clients (exporting features)

very intuitive and easy to use interface with great editing options

slow on some platforms, photo rendering take a lot of cpu

delivery of photos

Lightroom provides an easy-to-use interface and a convenient library function allowing for non-destructive editing of RAW files. The cloud integration makes it easy to use across multiple devices with one integrated image catalog. The program provides extensive RAW editing and processing capabilities.

Compared to Lightroom Classic, the interface is somewhat less intuitive and some features are removed. While the cloud system is beneficial, for some use cases, the older Classic version is preferable.

Photoshop Lightroom helps me keep my image library organized and accessible from my laptop and desktop while preserving the original RAW files. The interface is efficient for processing large numbers of photos quickly. It makes my editing faster than using an editing-only program like Photoshop and I don't have to worry about keeping track of individual files. This makes me more organized and productive as a photographer.

That you can add depth and quality to pictures and videos without having to go through the hoops of photoshop

I really think it's overall a great product

Again, just optimizing things for marketing materials

Easy to find and use different features. Shortcuts are easy to use too. Options to use different file formats.

Use in mobile operating systems is difficult

Design and draft marketing/communication materials

What I like most is that it has tools that are specifically suited to working with photographs and it's very easy to learn compared to Photoshop or Indesign. When you edit a photograph, it's not destroyed but you can go back to any editing point without losing anything. It doesn't occupy much space on the hard disk and also allows you to organize your photos in a comfortable and functional way.

I like everything. I can say that I don't like the price, since Adobe products are usually expensive, but they're worth it if you work with design.

In my work I manage many images and I use different software according to the purpose I'm looking for. Photoshop Lightroom allows me not only to edit the photographs, but also to organize them, which speeds up and improves my work.

I like how quickly and easily I can edit photos within the tool and how it integrates with Photoshop for more complex edits.

I'm a little confused about the differences between Lightroom CC (cloud version) and classic and I hope Adobe merges the two while keeping the functionality of the desktop version.

Managing and editing photos. Allows enhancement of photos used in training content.

Once you get this software down. You cant imagine how you edited photos before lightroom. You can upload all of your photos into lightroom. And with simple short cut keys (Z -for keep photo or X for reject photo (on macs) and quickly go through all the photos and get rid of the bad ones and keep the good ones. After you do that just click the filter button and selected the rejected filter and select all of the bad photos and delete! Just like that. So simple. Plus when you are editing a large amount of photos, like several hundred (weddings, events, engagement shots) you can apply certain present/effects to the photos and copy and paste the same style onto the next photo. So you dont have to keep redoing the adjustments. All in all, incredible software for editing photos and saving lots of time. I dont know a better software. Unless you want to pay through the nose for it. Then I'm sure there are more expensive software out there but I havent used them. This is perfect for a photographer on any level.

Changing from classic to the new lightroom was hard. It was a completely different layout and many of my photgrpaher friends were upset about it. But once you get the hang of it, it's even better. So I cant say it's much of a complaint more of a learning curve that comes with all new software updates.

Saving time and money for me and the client. Something that used to take days to go through all of the photos now has shorten my time exponentially. It gives high quality edits for a reasonable price.

Lightroom is very easy to learn and contains the basics for those who only want them but also contains additional professional tools and functions to achieve a perfect level of photo editing.

A bit hard to learn at first for newer usuers. However, once learned the program becomes very familiar and recognizable.

Lightroom allows for the professional editing and presentation of our products to social media platforms, online messageboarss, and our website.

I love the ease of use for beginners like myself. You are able make any photo look professional! Also, it automatically syncs up to a cloud base you will never lose it.

There was not much that I disliked about it, however, it was difficult to use strictly just the mousepad on my MacBook to adjust the different settings. A mouse is needed for more precise editing.

This program has allowed me to make any photo look profession whether it is for advertising or personal reasons.

I love how easy it is to do edits in this program.

Nothing, I really like Adobe Lightroom.

Editing photos for marketing and advertising purposes.

Photoshop Lightroom has great presets to help get me started with my photo editing. Loading in new presets or creating my own presets is pretty easy as well!

I could have used more tutorials that would help me understand all the ins-and-outs of the program. I had to sort it out myself, which sometimes works to my advantage. But I could have learned a lot faster if I'd received some training.

We didn't have funds for a professional photographer, so as I implemented basic photography principles Photoshop Lightroom allowed me to edit photos with a professional look with my finished projects.

Ease of use for changing exposure, improving my photos.

I still need to go into photography for a few types of edits, but you can't beat lightroom for overall enhancements.

Exposure.

Lightroom makes photo editing simple and enjoyable! I look forward to transforming my photos with Lightroom every time I open the application.

Some features take awhile to learn how to use.

I use Lightroom to give photos a matching aesthetic to promote my company's service across social media platforms.

It transforms the picture without damaging resolution. It has tons of features to work with. A photographers best friend.

It’s a heavy software. It might slow down the computer or you might need a bit advanced machine for it.

I have used it to edit all my captures and three of them went to exhibition.

Generally Lightroom is easier to use than the full PhotoShop. I tend to use it when I need to edit quickly.

I wish there were more quick editing features. It requires several steps to do any editing at all.

It's great for quick photo editing. I handle a lot of book design and it's great for doing multiple photos at one time

The intuitive design of the application is flawless. I can edit pictures in a quick and easy fashion

There are not a lot of features like photoshop and Lightroom classic.

My clients from my photography business are getting photos at a high quality level that would be impossible without Lightroom

I love how user friendly and customizable they make the editing experience. I think that some people may feel overwhelmed by the extent of control you have over the post-processing, but I think it gives me freedom. There is nothing you can't do with your photos in lightroom. The HSL is where I spend most of my editing and I think it's amazing. I also love the brush tools. People underestimate how much a simple brush tool can total alter the look of a photo and I love that features so much.

I wish there was an easier way to work between lightroom and photoshop. I think there are times I would like to "layer" some of the edits. And there is no seamless way to work between the two and I think alot of other photogs would appreciate a link or workspace that allowed you to flow between the two for special effects and what not.

I use this program mainly for personal use, but I do use it for business sometimes. It makes batch editing an absolute dream. I take a lot of photos of our business and being able to edit similar lighting situations all at once rather than one by one is an incredible time saver and stress reliever.

Lightroom is my go-to tool for projects that don’t require complex pixel manipulation. It’s much easier to use and learn than photoshop, so it’s good for quick edits.

It’s not nearly as powerful as photoshop, so if you have complex edits it probably isn’t the right tool. There are less tools included making it good for mostly simple edits.

My team and I use Lightroom to quickly improve photos for both print and digital. It can completely change the vibe of the content we create.

Lightroom makes editing photos as easy as taking the pictures themselves. The intuitive interface makes it easy to jump right into the program with little to no training. The quality of the tools is fantastic and really allows you to get exactly what it is that you are looking for in a given shot.

There isn't much to dislike, other than the lack of tools for detailed retouching. The integration with photoshop solves this problem, however, so it isn't as much of a dislike as a minor annoyance to have to switch between programs. However, the integration is implemented flawlessly.

All of our photography needs.

I love that after I have already made an amazing photo that I can use presets to Basically mimic what I already did to a previous photo captured similarly.

The only thing I dislike about Lightroom CC is there is no red eye tool.

The benefits that Lightroom provides is that a business is more likely to have a color theme for their brand because Lightroom’s presets

I love the way you can organize and sort photos in Lightroom. After shooting a wedding and you have 2,000 pics, it's a godsend to have a way to check mark those you like and discard those you don't Also, the presets and ability to add some personal presets, makes continuity so easy!

I do wish there was a way to do more than just red eye as far as editing, it's nice to not always have to open up photoshop, but some little clone option would be nice, to keep from having to open up another program.

Lightroom helps bring organization to the many photos I take. It also makes it easy to share them with the staff that need them.

I like how the interface isn't overwhelmingly technical but can be used to accomplish highly detailed tasks if needed.

Well, gosh... I don't know if I've found much negative. Some of the editing tools aren't as robust as they are in Photoshop so at times I need to switch over to do one thing that Lightroom can't.

It is great for getting content graded, fixed, tweaked, etc, ... quickly and then out to the masses.

Lightroom takes care of all our photo editing needs without the confusing features of the classic Adobe Photoshop. The preset options were very convenient for beginners.

The mobile app is very limited compared to the desktop app. It would be nice to have full features on the mobile app as well so we can work from our iPads.

Helped us make quick edits to photos such as coloration, lighting, and so forth instantly. We used these images for advertising purposes.

I've been an Adobe Lightroom user since it was first announced in 2007. Before that, organizing digital photos had been a hit-and-miss collection of cataloging and editing tools. Lightroom integrated the catalog (asset management) feature and added many of the basic tools photographers needed for correcting images, without needing an external editor. In the last 12 years Lightroom has gotten more powerful and for a great majority of my images is all the image manipulation I ever use.

The recent split between the desktop version (Lightroom Classic CC) and the cloud-based version (Lightroom CC) is unnecessary for pros using the software. The online version does not offer the cataloging and categorization features needed to manage large libraries. Import of RAW photos could be faster.

Cataloging over 115,000 images, many used repeatedly, with excellent tagging and search capabilities. Included editing tools are almost always powerful enough to manipulate images for client output and review.

This is very easy to use for professional level photo editing done quickly.

Nothing to dislike, this program is fantastic.

Quick and easy photo editing.

I like to maintain control of how my photo files are organized on my disks and LR lets me keep that organization. I do like that I can move files/folders around in LR and it will make the change on my disk as well. Keyboard shortcuts make it incredibly easy to switch views in LR and apply ratings.

I wish you could choose to have your entire library uploaded and available via the cloud, even if just for viewing, so I could show my photos on a TV, computer or other smart device. You currently have to create a collection of photos, and then you can sync that collection with the cloud to do this. I'd prefer it to be a setting I choose to automatically sync my full catalog.

LR makes it easy for me to catalog my travel, landscape and family portrait photography, creating edits and applying keywording.

Program provides lots of editing capabilities and is easy to learn!

Nothing - it’s the ideal program short of needing to hop up to Photoshop capabilities.

Editing is a breeze and so quick with custom presets!