Unlike most modern cloud environments, it doesn't tell you where you're logged in and let you select one to sign out from. But the only option you have when logging into that third machine is to sign out of all the machines where you're logged in. CC lets you use the applications on two machines simultaneously, and if you want to use it on a third you have to log out on one. However, using the cloud version on more than two machines is still a pain. The alternative is to waste tons of space on Creative Cloud or Google Drive in order to store mirrored versions of all your presets. Unfortunately, Lightroom takes a performance hit when you work on external drives. Lightroom does let you store your settings with your catalog file, and really, if you're using the application on more than one computer the only efficient system is to store the catalog file and settings on a portable drive and carry it around. If you're switching machines, you have to dig into your system files to transfer all of your custom everything - including hidden folders on the - and there's still stuff that always gets left behind somehow. There's no way to create a copy on import or even to rename it on upgrade. For instance, you have to upgrade your old catalog not just to use it, but to import from it. Migrating and upgrading can be a major pain. Just the Smart Previews and regular Previews files for a single catalog of mine together take up more than 20GB on my portable drive. Otherwise, they'll use a huge amount of space out of your 20GB limit. Though it will work if you store your catalog in Creative Cloud, that only works if your catalogs are small and you don't use Smart Previews - which means you probably don't sync with the mobile apps and therefore have no reason to subscribe. Its database is based on SQLite, and that's why you still can't put catalogs on network volumes, either for personal or collaborative use. Lightroom remains hampered by its outdated architecture. For more information, read my review of the previous version. The last four modules are where you format output.

Map lets you view photos by geotags or bulk add tags to untagged images. Develop is where the bulk of retouching and adding effects takes place. In Library you import and keyword photos and create collections, though there's a Quick Develop panel for quick-and-dirty adjustments. I'd heard rumors that LR6 would be moving to all subscription, but Adobe hasn't really added much to the mobile apps to make it worth it for a lot of folks.įor those unfamiliar with Lightroom, the software consists of seven self-explanatory modules: Library, Develop, Map, Book, Slideshow, Print and Web. Thankfully, the company still offers a perpetual-license version ($150, £100, AU$186) in addition to its cheapest-option monthly photography plan ( $10, £8.60, AU$10).

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