Whether you've used Lightroom for years or you're just getting started, you've likely come across the fact that there are two completely different programs, both called Lightroom. If you're a little confused, you're not alone. So what's the … Click to continue
How do I update my Copyright for 2025?
2025 is coming already! How do you update your copyright in Lightroom? Here's the simple steps.It's so easy to forget as the year only changes - well, once a year! So, if you automatically add your dated copyright when importing photos, did you … Click to continue
How do I set permissions on macOS for Lightroom Classic? – Sequoia
Over the last few years, macOS has introduced tighter security to limit which apps can access specific files and folders. Issues can include problems importing and exporting photos, missing images, sync issues, and even crashes. As a result, it's … Click to continue
How do I find and move or rename my catalog?
When you opened Lightroom the very first time, Lightroom created a catalog to store the information about your photos. Whether you're tidying up, moving to a new hard drive, or even just checking your backups, you'll need to know where to find … Click to continue
Why is Lightroom asking to upgrade my catalog and what does it do?
When you first launch Lightroom after a major update, such as the October 2023 update to 13.0, it asks your permission to upgrade your catalog - but why? Is it safe? What does it actually do?Sometimes database changes need to be made in the … Click to continue
The cat walked over my keyboard and now Lightroom…
Whether the cat walked over the keyboard, the toddler pressed random keys, or simply, the result can be part of Lightroom's interface going missing.These are the most frequent mishaps: The minimize/maximize/close buttons are gone! If … Click to continue
Why does Lightroom’s Generative AI keep replacing objects instead of removing them?
Have you tried out Lightroom's new Generative Remove tool yet? It was introduced as an Early Access feature in last week's Lightroom updates. There's been loads of great feedback, but a lot of people are reporting that it's replacing objects instead … Click to continue
How do I set permissions on macOS for Lightroom Classic? (pre-Sequoia)
Over the last few years, macOS has introduced tighter security to limit which apps can access specific files and folders. Issues can include problems importing and exporting photos, missing images, sync issues, and even crashes. As a result, it's … Click to continue
How do I troubleshoot Sync issues with Classic 13.3 and later?
Cloud sync has undergone a huge upgrade behind the scenes in Lightroom Classic 13.3. On the surface, very little has changed, but the newer sync engine should (hopefully) be much more reliable. But what actually changed? And if there are issues, how … Click to continue
How do I clear space that Lightroom Mobile is using on my phone/tablet?
Does your phone or tablet ever complain it's running out of space? Perhaps you need to import a large number of photos from a camera or memory card, or you need a large amount of space for another app. If you've already done all the obvious things, … Click to continue
Why is my Lightroom catalog empty?
What do you do if you open Lightroom Classic and all of your photos seem to have disappeared? Your first reaction can be to panic! Next, many people try to import all their photos again. Don't do that! You'll likely lose your precious metadata and … Click to continue
What are the limitations of syncing Lightroom Classic with the cloud?
Have you considered moving from Lightroom Classic to the Lightroom Cloud Ecosystem to benefit from mobile editing and web sharing? Perhaps the Lightroom Ecosystem doesn't have all of the features you need yet. Maybe you have too many photos to store … Click to continue
How do I send a bug report or feature request to Adobe?
If you've found a bug, or got a great idea for a new feature, what's the best way to let Adobe know? Read on! Why so many bugs? As carefully as Adobe and prerelease testers check each release, the Lightroom cloud ecosystem and Lightroom … Click to continue
How do I move from Lightroom Cloud to Lightroom Classic?
We've previously learned how to migrate from Lightroom Classic to the cloud-based Lightroom ecosystem. But what if you need to go the other way?Perhaps you've been using the Cloud Apps and decide that actually, Lightroom Classic is a better … Click to continue
Why do photos shot set to B&W in-camera import as color?
Some like to shoot with their camera set to B&W, so that the preview on the back of the camera and the JPEG are B&W. But the camera still captures raw images in color; so why, when importing into Lightroom, are the raw images still in … Click to continue
