Lightroom 6.14 has been released today. This is the final Lightroom 6 perpetual (standalone) license release. Future updates will be either Lightroom Classic (desktop-focused) or Lightroom CC (cloud ecosystem). If you missed all of the recent changes, you can read about them here.
If you buy a brand new camera in future, but don’t wish to upgrade to a subscription version of Lightroom, you can use the latest version of the free DNG converter to convert the raw files to DNG format, which Lightroom 6.14 will be able to read and edit.
New camera support:
- Apple iPhone 8
- Apple iPhone 8 Plus
- Apple iPhone X
- Canon EOS M100 (full support)
- Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
- Google Pixel 2
- Google Pixel 2 XL
- GoPro FUSION
- GoPro HERO6
- Hasselblad A6D -100c
- Light L16
- Panasonic LUMIX DC-G9
- Sony A7R III (ILCE-7RM3)
- Sony RX10 IV (DSC-RX10M4) (full support)
- Click to view the full list of supported cameras
Tethering for new cameras:
- No new tethering in this release.
- Click to view the full list of cameras supported for tethering
New lens profiles:
- Apple
- Apple iPhone 8 back camera 3.99mm f1.8 (DNG+JPEG)
- Apple iPhone 8 front camera 2.87mm f2.2
- Apple iPhone 8 Plus back camera 3.99mm f1.8 (DNG+JPEG)
- Apple iPhone 8 Plus back camera 6.6mm f2.8 (DNG+JPEG)
- Apple iPhone 8 Plus front camera 2.87mm f2.2
- Apple iPhone X back dual camera 4mm f/1.8 (DNG+JPEG)
- Apple iPhone X front camera 2.87mm f/2.2
- Apple iPhone X back camera 6mm f/2.4 (DNG+JPEG)
- Moment Macro Lens V1/V2 for iPhone 8/8 Plus (DNG+JPEG)
- Moment Superfish Lens V1/V2 for iPhone 8/8 Plus (DNG+JPEG)
- Moment Tele Lens V1/V2 for iPhone 8/8 Plus (DNG+JPEG)
- Moment Wide Lens V1 for iPhone 8/8 Plus (DNG+JPEG)
- Moment Wide Lens V2 for iPhone 7/7 Plus (DNG+JPEG)
- Moment Wide Lens V2 for iPhone 8/8 Plus (DNG+JPEG)
- Moment Macro Lens V1/V2 for iPhone X (DNG+JPEG)
- Moment Superfish Lens V1/V2 for iPhone X (DNG+JPEG)
- Moment Tele Lens V1/V2 for iPhone X (DNG+JPEG)
- Moment Wide Lens V1 for iPhone X (DNG+JPEG)
- Moment Wide Lens V2 for iPhone X (DNG+JPEG)
- Moment Wide Lens V2 for iPhone X (DNG+JPEG)
- Canon EF
- Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM +1.4x III
- Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM +2x III
- Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III
- Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS II USM +2x III
- Lomography 58mm F1.9 Bokeh Control Art Lens
- Lomography Daguerreotype 64mm F2.9 Achromat Art Lens
- TAMRON SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 A032E
- Google
- Google Pixel 2 Rear Camera (DNG+JPEG)
- Google Pixel 2 XL Rear Camera
- GoPro
- GoPro FUSION (Raw+JPEG)
- GoPro HERO6 Black Linear FOV
- GoPro HERO6 Black Wide FOV (Raw+JPEG)
- Hasselblad
- Hasselblad XCD 3,5/30mm
- Hasselblad XCD 3,5/45mm
- Hasselblad XCD 3,2/90mm
- Hasselblad XCD MACRO 3,5/120
- Leica M
- MS Optical Perar 17mm f/4.5 Ultra Wide
- Nikon F
- Nikon AF NIKKOR 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D
- Nikon AF NIKKOR 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
- Lomography 58mm F1.9 Bokeh Control Art Lens
- Lomography Daguerreotype 64mm F2.9 Achromat Art Lens
- TAMRON SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 A032N
- Voigtlander SL II-S 40mm f/2 Ultron
- Sony FE
- SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN C017
- Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS
- Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 65mm F2 Aspherical
- Click here for the full list of available Adobe Lens Profiles
- Further user-created profiles can be downloaded using the Lens Profile Downloader (scroll down that page slightly – it’s at the end of the Resources section on that link)
Bug Fixes
- Inconsistent capture date/time for photos and videos
- Issue with extension upper case when converting to DNG on import
How do I update?
To avoid accidentally installing Lightroom Classic, which requires a subscription, it’s recommended that you download and install the 6.14 patches from this page.
Here are the direct links to the downloads: Windows – Mac To install using the patch, download the linked file to your computer, double-click on it to look inside, then double-click on the patch installer app and follow the instructions.
Anyone have tips for getting iphone pictures into Lightroom 6.14 ?
I use a perpetual version of LR6.14 and have an iphone 13 now (heic file format whaaaat?!)
You can Import JPG from the iPhone (from Photos) but not the later .heic format.
How can I download Lightroom 6.14?
Lr6 is only available if you hold an existing license. In that case, you need to contact Adobe Support for a download link.
Hi Victoria! Is 6.14 for perpetual LR 6 still available as a patch from Adobe (for Windows 10)? When you originally posted this blog post, I upgraded my desktop immediately (successfully). Now I just bought a new laptop, installed the LR 6 from my CD, but the link provided for the 6.14 perpetual patch doesn’t seem to offer any relevant link (from your blog post above, “install the 6.14 patches from this page.”). I’m afraid that Adobe has either taken down the link — in any event, I don’t know where to find it any more. Can you help?
You need to contact Adobe. It is still available but not on a direct link download anymore.
On the page; https://www.lightroomqueen.com/whats-new-in-lightroom-6-14/
This Link is Broken;
•Further user-created profiles can be downloaded using the Lens Profile Downloader (scroll down that page slightly – it’s at the end of the Resources section on that link)
Trying to update Lens Profile Corrections for LR6
OR make new ones for OLDER lenses like Nippon Kogaku Nikkor 135mm f/3.5 and others like M42 lenses. Asahi Opt Co. 35mm f3.5, + 200mm + 300mm + etc…..
I do not know which LPC have already been created.
This is a really old post. The Lens Profile Downloader is no longer available, and those more obscure lenses probably haven’t been created anyway, so you’d need to create them yourself.
Victoria Hi, I have LR 6.10.1 on my mac. I am getting a new mac shortly, would it be best to load 6.14.1 strait to the new machine or update it on my present one and transfer?
sorry if this is rather simplistic I’m not very technical..
The database format won’t have changed between dot releases, so you’re fine to go straight to 6.14.
Hi, is it still possible to update my version of Lightroom 6? I know the program is not supported by Adobe anymore and that no future updates will be released, but I’m having trouble finding previous updates for this program. Thanks!
The single Lightroom 6 download on this page https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/kb/lightroom-downloads.html is now the final release, 6.14. It might let you install over the top of the earlier version, but if it doesn’t, just uninstall and then install this one.
I have been on this page many times and don’t see anywhere to download the update? The page just says that Lightroom 6 has now been discontinued and that I should consider upgrading to CC …am I missing something? Thanks for your help!!
Scroll down a bit to the big Download Adobe Photoshop Lightroom heading, then below that is LR6. Click on it to show the Windows and Mac downloads.
Thank you!
Thank you SO much for this clear info on updating. I recently got a new Canon 77D, and discovered my LR 6.6.1 couldn’t read the RAW images. Following your instructions, I just upgraded to 6.14 and now it’s fine. However, I had a weird problem – and thought it might be helpful to mention here in case this happens to anyone else. I recently switched to Firefox as my default browser, and first tried to download the patch using it. It kept downloading a file called setup.dmg. When I tried to open it, nothing happened and I got an error message: “image not recognized”, possibly because the file was empty After a few tries, I tried using Safari instead and (even though it’s an outdated version of Safari), it downloaded the installer with no problem and after that everything went as you describe. Go figure. (I’m running OS 10.10.5 Yosemite). Thanks for continuing to support us perpetual users.
Setup.dmg is the patch installer file. No idea why it didn’t download in Chrome though, I’m afraid! Possibly a conflict with a Chrome plug-in.
And one more update on this subject. Just today, I downloaded 6.14 to my work computer, which is Windows. As on my Mac, I couldn’t get it to work using Firefox. So I tried using Chrome, and it worked perfectly, just as you describe above. So – just wanted to say to anyone who is subsequently trying this – if it doesn’t work right off the bat, don’t panic, try another browser. (And thank you again. So happy to be able to see my RAW files now.)
Great advice, thanks for sharing Dinah
Hi sorry i am late to the game,sorry for disturbing you. I used to have canon 700d and my current version is LR 6, 6.0. It works fine with my raw images.
But I recently got the 5d mark iv. I want to use lightroom. But I searched and it says i have to have at least 6.7 for perpetual version.
Do you know anyone that uses lightroom 6.7 or later that read raw files from the 5d mark iv. Without having problems? In 2018
Yes, just update to the latest 6.14.
Hi Victoria, I have LR 6.12 on my Mac and I am wondering if it is worth and necessary to update to 6.14.
Assuming you’re planning to upgrade your operating system at some point, I would.
Hi Victoria
Not sure where to post this but here goes.
I’m currently happily running 6.14 but wondering about trying Lightroom Classic CC for 12 months.
If I decide not to continue with Classic CC will I be able to reedit images in 6.14?
Thanks
Yes and no. The catalog format can’t be read by LR6, so you’d need to write all of the metadata out to the files and then import into a new catalog. That will be fine for your edits, but note that some things aren’t included in the xmp metadata in the files, including most notably flags, virtual copies and collection membership.
Try to install the 6.14 patch, but get an error message that my LR6 is not suitable for this update because of the conflicting 32-bit version. Can’t find any help how to convert the old version to 64-bit. Any advice?
Which OS Malte?
Just found out that my LR 6.0 is the 64-bit version
6.14’s 64-bit too. I’d need to see the full error message and know which OS you’re using to help further.
Thanks Victoria, I’ve settled the problem just a minute ago. Love your book!
I downloaded the 6.14 from the direct link given above back in December — but never got around to installing until today. I got the dreaded error code. Rather than uninstall then install 6.0 and update to 6.14, I copied a 6.14 version that is working on another computer to this computer. That worked — but I wonder if there may be some instability or issues because of the way I did this.
You’ll probably get away with it. If you run into trouble, then uninstall and reinstall.
Nikon AF 28-80 1:3.3-5.6 G, a popular older 35mm kit lens that has cult status. (Ken Rockwell loves it,
You have mail… I think this is the right one.
It was! Thanks so much.
-Matt
I’m having trouble finding the Lens Profile Downloader. Others on the intertubes seem to not be able to find it anymore either. I don’t see a “Resources” section on the link you have posted here.
It looks like Adobe is hiding this utility(?) Any guidance?
I just need the profile for one lens!
Thanks.
Ah, I need to update this post now. The Profile Downloader went AWOL a couple of weeks ago, due to a bug in Adobe AIR. They’ve added so many profiles to Lightroom themselves now, I’m not sure they’re going to bring it back.
Bummer! I suppose I could go through the Profile Creator route, but it seems to be challenging.
Which lens? I think I still have the downloader installed…
Hi Victoria,I am currently running LR 6.13 , following your link last year, on Mac high Sierra. If I do not intend to change my camera in the near future is there enough improvement in 6.14 to make it worth upgrading.
Kind Regards Dave
I wouldn’t worry Dave, to be honest!
I guess the problem will be, when OSX is going full 64 bit. I already got the message, that “this application (LR6.14) could affect the performance of your computer” so sometime when OSX is updated it is over
Interesting, I haven’t seen that one yet, but I understand Adobe are aware of it. I don’t think there’s a official article on it yet, but they said “Adobe is aware that you may see an error message the first time you launch a Creative Cloud application on the latest versions of Mac OS High Sierra. This is due to some 32-bit components that we are working to address with Apple in a future Creative Cloud update. Please note that no action is required from you at this time and your applications will still run as normal.”
If I have LR 6 I don’t use this, and LR CC on m Mac can I update both the 6 and the CC.
Just Incase I don’t want to pay for cc in the future?
Lightroom CC 2015.14 is fully compatible with LR 6.14. If/when you upgrade to Lightroom Classic, then they’re no longer fully compatible.
Thank you so much for the guidance, I’m a little confused, sorry.
What do you mean LR CC 2015.14 is fully compatible with LR6.14?
Since one is stand alone and one is subscription.
Don’t I need to update the stand alone to keep it the latest version so if I need it in the future I’ll have it?
I have read so many people disliking the new classic because of all the issues of running slow, loosing files… so I’m hesitant to upgrade or are these issues now fixed?
The catalog format of 2015.14 (subscription) and 6.14 (perpetual) is fully compatible, because they’re exactly the same code licensed differently.
Classic’s looking pretty good at this point – better than LR6. There were some initial issues, mainly around graphics card drivers in the first release, but that’s normal for x.0 releases of any version.
I’m not quite clear on “Don’t I need to update the stand alone to keep it the latest version so if I need it in the future I’ll have it?” – tell me more?
Yep, uninstall/reinstall should sort out that error. It may not install correctly on Mavericks as it’s an unsupported OS, so I’d upgrade to High Sierra and then do the LR uninstall/reinstall before opening LR. That should do the trick.
Thanks for your speedy reply Victoria! You’re terrific! I was concerned that I had to do the Lightroom update before I upgraded to High Sierra. But, your explanation assures me of how to do this in the right order. Many thanks!
Hi Victoria, Thankfully, I’ve just come across your website! I am currently running Mavericks 10.9.5 on my MacBook Pro and would like to update to High Sierra. I own a perpetual license of Lightroom 6 on disk and am currently running 6.0. Despite my best efforts and a great deal of time in trying to upgrade to 6.14 using the link you kindly provided, I keep getting the error message “Lightroom 6.14 Update is not applicable. Error Code: U44M2P28”. When I try to update from within Lightroom itself, it tells me that my application is up to date running 6.0. Is this another example of installation files being messed up? Should I uninstall Lightroom and then re-install it in order to update to 6.14 before I try to upgrade to High Sierra? Thanks for the help!
A great thanks from à French reader of your blog- I have tried from the LR update menu to switch from 6.0 to 6.14 and each time it force me to identify to adobe what I have done and result is a second installation of LR Cc and à free trial but no update of my LR 6.10 perpetual licence.
Does I miss soothing or is it intentionally uneasy and userfriendly update from inside LR is by purpose impossible now?
Try using the instructions at the end of the post instead Djian. That’s the “safe” way of doing it. It’s not intentionally awkward from within Lightroom, but the CC app used to manage installation of all Adobe apps is geared around subscriptions, so it’s not ideal for perpetual licenses. There are instructions for doing it that way at the end of my 6.13 post: https://www.lightroomqueen.com/whats-new-in-lightroom-cc-2015-13-6-13/
Been trying to upgrade from Lightroom 6.13 to 6.14 on a Macbook Pro and keep getting an error code U44M2P7
That means some of the installation files are messed up. Solution is to uninstall Lightroom, reinstall 6.0 from http://trials3.adobe.com/AdobeProducts/LTRM/6/osx10/Lightroom_6_LS11.dmg?PID=2159997 and then 6.14 again.
Hi, Victoria! I currently use LR5.7(perpetual) which I purchased on a DVD. I have a new laptop (Win10) and want to transfer the program to it. I am also interested in upgrading to the LR6 (perpetual). What do you recommend I do first? I am nervous about mistakenly getting the subscription or cloud version by mistake. Help!
Here’s the instructions for moving to a new computer: https://www.lightroomqueen.com/how-move-lightroom-to-new-computer/
And the ones for buying the LR6 perpetual upgrade: https://www.lightroomqueen.com/shop/buy-lightroom/
I’d probably do the LR6 upgrade, then the move, but it won’t make much difference.
Thanks so much…off to get this accomplished!
Just downloaded LR 6.14, but don’t see the full list of camera and lenses that should be supported. Particularly I need Fuji X-T20 and Lumix FZ300 . What gives?
Try this link? https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/kb/camera-raw-plug-supported-cameras.html
Yesterday, I updated my resident copy of Lightroom 6 by downloading and installing 6.14. I then worked in the program for several hours; it crashed once, but that was all. Today, the program refuses to load on my Mac (OS 10.9.5). All previous upgrades had no problems. Is there a fix? If not, is there a way to get back to the previous Lightroom version, because it worked fine and I don’t need the upgrades.
Hmmmm, it shouldn’t have let you upgrade, as 6.6.1 is the last supported on 10.9.5. Easiest solution would be to upgrade your OS, but alternatively, uninstall, install 6.0 (the main MacOSX 727MB file) and then 6.6.1 patch from https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/kb/lightroom-downloads.html
Hi Victoria, Is it OK to go from 6.11 – 6.14 direct, or do I have to go through each one in turn until I get to 6.14? Think you have answered this but just want to be sure. Many thanks in advance and have a great Xmas.
Yeah, you can jump straight to 6.14 from any 6.x.
Hi Victoria,
I have the perpetual license of Lr6 and I have been using 6.10
I tried to update to 6.14 but mistakenly uninstalled 6.10 and reinstalled 6.0
How do I update to 6.14 now?
Grateful for your help.
Patrick
If you’re back at 6.0, just go ahead and install 6.14.
Thanks, Victoria, for your reply.
I did try the “download & install the 6.14 patches FROM THIS PAGE” under “How to update” on your “What’s new in Lr 6.14” of your latest writing….but I was unable to find my way to install 6.14
Please help !
Patrick
Er, I may be misunderstanding your difficulty. Have you been able to download the 6.14 patch file from the link? And then double clicked to open it? And then run the installer file inside?
Got it this time!
My mistake was clicking the Download of Lr 6 [727MB] instead of scrolling down to Updates and click the 6.14 [482 MB] instead.
With all best wishes for the New Year 2018.
Hello Victoria
I have l/r 5.7.1 – where do I find l/r 6 and will that download include all current updates. Thanks –
Leigh de Kraker
Lightroom 6 is a paid upgrade. Details are here:
Running 6.12 Mac I’m getting the message “Update Failed, this patch is not applicable for you”.
I cannot find any way to access help for the perpetual licence version on Adobe’s webpage. Am I right to think I can upgrade from 6.12 to 6.14?
Uninstall, reinstall 6.0 (the main Lightroom 6 download link on that page) and then install 6.14. It sometimes happens if the installation files get messed up.
Wow, thanks for the quick response Victoria. If only Adobe would put you in charge of customer support….. 🙂
Hi,
You note we should download v6.14.
My Help/About shows me running v6.5.1 and camera raw v9.5.1
Am I missing something with the version numbers?
Tnx,
Jimc
6.14’s the latest Jim – 6.5.1 was released April 2016.
Strange – a higher version was released First? But latest is a lower version?
No, 6.5.1 is what’s called a double dot release. It was a very fast patch for 6.5.
Thank You.
Many thanks for your work in making it easy for LR6 users to upgrade to 6.14.
Hope there will still be upgrades to come in2018.
Happy holidays.
No more updates for Lightroom 6 after this Allan. Only subscribers will get future updates to Lightroom Classic (aka Lightroom 7).
Hi Victoria
The download page shows two different downloads.
For MAC, I can download a unspecified 727 MB version and a 6.14 (482 MB) version of Lightroom.
What is in the different downloads?
The 727MB is 6.0, and 6.14 is all of the later updates rolled up into one. So if you already have LR6 installed, it’s 6.14 you want.
Good morning Victoria,
First of all thank you for your work. I have installed version 6.14 from lightroom 6. If I am going to check the update data it gives me the result “2015.14 CC”. It is right?
Sorry for my poor English.
Greetings. Sincerely.
Jon
CC 2015.14 means you’re a subscriber, rather than a perpetual license owner. You pay monthly, right?
No, I’m not subscribed. I have the perpetual license. The version 6 of lightroom
Okay, it seems to think you’re subscribed at the moment. If you run into problems, let me know.
Thank you very much Victoria.
Greetings.
Jon
Hi Victoria, I’m still working with LR 6.0. Would you recommend to update?
Definitely Michael. There have been SO many bug fixes in the last 2 1/2 years!
The new auto is pretty good. Thanks for recommending it. Thanks for the direct link to download LR 6.14.
As always, thanks for the direct links.