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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

byAdobe
in Photo Management Software
4.5

Overview

Product Information on Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Adobe Photoshop Lightroom?

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is a software designed for photo editing and management, providing photographers with tools to organize, enhance, and share digital images. The software features advanced controls for adjusting exposure, color, and tone as well as non-destructive editing capabilities that preserve original files. It offers cataloging and keywording functions to streamline large image collections and includes presets to expedite batch processing workflows. The software supports integration with cloud storage, enabling synchronization and access across devices. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom addresses the business need for efficient management and professional enhancement of photographic assets, improving productivity and consistency in visual content development.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Pricing

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom software offers a subscription-based pricing model, available through various plans that may include individual software access or be bundled with additional Adobe products within the Creative Cloud suite. Pricing typically differs based on plan type, storage allocation, and intended user segment such as individual, student, or business.

Overall experience with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

Director Of Marketing
<50M USD, Media
FAVORABLE

“Organised image management and clear tools with minimal setup time”

4.0
May 29, 2026
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IT Associate
50M - 250M USD, Healthcare and Biotech
CRITICAL

“Overcoming Limitations: Poor Support and Customization in Image Apps”

3.0
Apr 30, 2024
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

Adobe focuses on providing digital media and digital marketing solutions on a worldwide scale. The company offers creative, marketing and document solutions which are geared towards assisting individuals, ranging from budding artists to established brands, to bring life to their digital creations. Furthermore, Adobe concentrates on the delivery of captivating experiences to the targeted individuals. Adobe's solutions are omnipresent and they are striving to bring about change through digital experiences.

Company Details

Updated 6th February 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1982
Head office location
San Jose, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
10B-30B USD
Website
http://www.adobe.com

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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Reviews and Ratings

4.5

(151 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
56%
4 Star
40%
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  • Director Of Marketing
    <50M USD
    Media
    Review Source

    Organised image management and clear tools with minimal setup time

    4.0
    May 29, 2026
    Lightroom does one thing well, and that's keeping photo editing focused. It’s not trying to be a full design suite, which means that the interface remains clean and the tools stay useful. I use it regularly to correct colour and exposure, and it fits comfortably within a busy workflow without needing lots of setup time.
  • Director Of Marketing
    <50M USD
    Media
    Review Source

    Organised image management and clear tools with minimal setup time

    4.0
    May 29, 2026
    Lightroom does one thing well, and that's keeping photo editing focused. It’s not trying to be a full design suite, which means that the interface remains clean and the tools stay useful. I use it regularly to correct colour and exposure, and it fits comfortably within a busy workflow without needing lots of setup time.
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Reviewer Insights for: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Performance of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Across Market Features

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Likes & Dislikes

Like

The preset system is genuinely useful. Rather than adjusting every single image from scratch, I can apply a look I have already refined and move on. Managing large collections of images is also straightforward, folders and albums are easy to organise and the interface is clear. There is a substantial amount of learning material available outside the product itself, from tutorials to user-generated presets, which makes it easier to build skills.

Like

The preset system is genuinely useful. Rather than adjusting every single image from scratch, I can apply a look I have already refined and move on. Managing large collections of images is also straightforward, folders and albums are easy to organise and the interface is clear. There is a substantial amount of learning material available outside the product itself, from tutorials to user-generated presets, which makes it easier to build skills.

Like

The preset system is genuinely useful. Rather than adjusting every single image from scratch, I can apply a look I have already refined and move on. Managing large collections of images is also straightforward, folders and albums are easy to organise and the interface is clear. There is a substantial amount of learning material available outside the product itself, from tutorials to user-generated presets, which makes it easier to build skills.

Dislike

the limited capatabilities of costumization and a poor support

Dislike

the limited capatabilities of costumization and a poor support

Dislike

the limited capatabilities of costumization and a poor support