9 Differences Between Lightroom Classic and Lightroom Cloud

[@AnthonyMorganti]

In this tutorial, I go over 9 significant differences between Lightroom Classic, and what Adobe is now calling simply, "Lightroom" but what many of us refer to as "The Cloud Version of Lightroom". The BEST noise reduction software I've EVER used is Topaz Labs Denoise AI. If you're interested in Denoise AI, click the link below and scroll down to the Denoise section: bit.ly/3cDqa5J To purchase, click on the link above then use my discount code to save 15% off Denoise AI and on everything at the Topaz Labs: AMDISC15 *Note that the discount code may not work on sale product. View my recommended gear list: www.amazon.com/shop/anthonymorganti If you're interested in Photoshop, Lightroom, Adobe Stock, and the Creative Cloud, you can find more info here: bit.ly/2zwQ0nW Please follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/anthonymorganti/ I use this software to record my screen and make parts of my screen enlarge and zoom out so you can see it: Screenflow: telestream.pxf.io/DMrW2 Unsure of how to price your photography? Check the 2019 Guide to Pricing Your Photography: amzn.to/2S1CiU7 I am an affiliate for all of the companies listed. Please read my Code of Ethics Statement here: onlinephotographytraining.com/code-of-ethics/ Thank you!

[@alanleitch3396]

Clear, concise and easy to understand as usual, Anthony! Thanks.

[@MaxQ2989]

OUTSTANDING synopsis! I’m a newb and have been asking this question for a month. Mostly figured it out last week after pulling my hair out attempting to find a “Print” module in LR CC. Now have both. Thanks!

[@moholla184]

Thank you so much... im farely new to LR and have tried both CC and Classic, and really had trouble finding the parallels... this video helped a lot!

[@mikailkopuz14]

Numver 8: Virtual Copys. In Lightroom Cloud its called Versions (bottom left). You edit a Picture. Save it as a Version. Go to the original Version by clicking and you can edit in a diffrent way and safe it as an diffrent version again

[@Waterfall3061]

Thank you, I was wondering how to do this and you answered my question.

[@mikailkopuz14]

@@Waterfall3061 no problem

[@GageHorobetz]

i found this video very to the point. It really clarified all the questions I had as a lightroom classic user looking to use the cloud version for quicker edits. Cheers!

[@artmaltman]

Wow so many unnecessary changes will cause endless confusion. Thank you for highlighting these. Question: are there any editing functions that are in one tool but not the other?

[@michaelbailey1578]

After almost sixty years working as a photographer I much prefer spending my time doing camera work than messing around learning computer stuff. There's a host of things to learn in switching from film to digital, which is fine - I'm amazed at what I can do with a Nikon D810 compared to my old F5 - but there is no end to the new stuff you have to learn to keep up. Having become somewhat fluent in Lr Classic, there is no way in hell I want to screw around with a whole gaggle of new rules, terminology and routines because some engineers at Adobe had brain storm. I would rather stand with my camera on a tripod in the rain, snow, or come what may, than sit staring at a monitor. That is why I appreciate these videos. They're all well done and very useful. Thanks.

[@markchadwick77]

Great video; thanks! Though I am a new user of Lightroom, I am a software industry professional. I suspect that reason for the shortcut changes is because Adobe feels the "cloud version" choices are more intuitive. i.e. 'z' and 'x' are adjacent on the keyboard. It is difficult for a vender to change operation on an existing product because the installed base will complain. However, if Adobe creates a new version, they are free to make changes as they see fit. I suspect another issue Adobe wanted to change was the "modal" natural of Classic: 'Library,' 'Develop,' ... This type of software program structure is usually undesireable. Another important constraint is the need for consistancy across platforms: Windows, iPhone, Android, etc. It's interesting to see Adobe's product name choices. Analogous to what happened with "Coke," I suspect that they will eventually sunset "Lightroom Classic."

[@jamesss1953]

finally, finally, finally you ‘have’ correlated all the thoughts/learning in my head regarding ‘sync in Lrc’ and I now understand (for the moment 🥴). You mentioned PRINT….. so can you print from a collection in desk top Lightroom🆘I have been a subscriber to you now for a few years and you always find a way to sort out my learning…. thank you

[@jordanking7711]

The develop module in the cloud version of Lightroom reminds me of Luminar AI.

[@ElidioMarquina]

8:30 Maybe your refer to version button in button, but i don't like use the CC version because all tutorials are in Classic and can't see mask when drawing.

[@derbi123]

Great video!

[@Filroden]

When you talked about virtual images I think you didn't mention a new Lightroom CC feature called Versions which does almost the same thing. It stores multiple processing steps into versions which you can name and quickly swap between (or return to the original version).

[@mikealongomez]

When was that added??

[@charliemather3368]

It is more similar to the Snapshot feature in LR Classic than it is to Virtual Copies. It was just added to LR Cloud in the last update, I believe.

[@Freddy2Noel]

Another video work for Anthony to show the difference between Virtual and Version copies of the images?

[@143Garage]

Lightroom CC let’s you save original RAW’s in a specified location. It will store them all locally as well as on the cloud. I’m not seeing the storage aspect as being a downside. It’s immediately backing up your work.

[@janiselmeris5705]

What does "CC" stand for?

[@lisaguy2914]

I found this very informative and cleared up a lot of confusion. Essentially the Classic version is ONLY for desktop where the cloud version is for either desktop of smart device. It is like having 2 different programs - not good. I use both but find I hardly use the cloud version on my iPad. What I would like to do is have the opportunity to import to the cloud version on my iPad and then transfer or move them to Classic from the cloud but this does not happen or at least I have not worked it out yet. Is it even possible?

[@janiscollette1737]

Great explanation. Thank you! Question though....this is the second video I've watched about the differences, and neither of you mentioned the differences in Brushes. I can't use the ones I've purchased for portrait editing etc in the Cloud version. They won't upload. Am I missing something?

[@dmoore087]

is there a way to do a slideshow on the cloud version of Lightroom?

[@stevepersighetti3400]

Whilst I thoroughly enjoyed editing images in Lightroom on my iPad on a holiday earlier this year, the lack of functionality and the confusion in the folder hierarchy when the images synced back to Classic means I will be sticking with the latter for the foreseeable future.

[@rudolffamiev2188]

Hi Anthony, I know that this video is old, but I just like to note that most missing feature in Cloud Lightroom for me is the absence of range masks in gradient, brush etc tools. I have no idea why it was so difficult to adobe to introduce it here as well...

[@pappinr]

It seems odd that keyboard shortcuts would be different. I don't use the cloud version, only the classic version, and it sounds like I will be sticking with that for the foreseeable future. Thanks for the information and helpful explanations. Once again you have proven to be invaluable to us seeking help in making choices.

[@Ruscombephotos]

Thanks Anthony for this very informative video. I only use the cloud version of Lightroom in my phone or iPad, when travelling, or else if I am out and want to take a photograph, but only have my phone with me, then when I’m home again, I do any further processing in LR Classic. Some of the differences are really irritating, especially the lack of ability in LR Cloud version to duplicate an image or make a virtual copy. I don’t understand the reason why the two have to be different. I would prefer Adobe to just make a mobile/cloud version of Classic, with the same, identical functionality and same look and feel as Classic, but on a mobile device.

[@kathleendunleavy163]

The only reason I am considering Lightroom CC is that all of my pictures will be stored in the cloud and can be accessed from any location, but I dont know if I understand the real pros and cons because there are some functions that the Classic version has that have been cut out of the Cloud version. Also, I am not clear if I can have a current copy of the entire photo set updated locally so if my internet connection went out I could still work on my files, and then when the connection came back up the local machine automatically coordinates with the master cloud set, so basically I would have a master set in the cloud and then local sets in my two other locations. Is this even possible? I have looked up the various articles to see if I can make a list of the pros and cons of the cloud version versus the classic version. One concern I have is speed, and how fast search and other functions work, because if the search functions take place in the cloud, I am not sure how the internet connections can handle all that data . Thoughts?

[@TheMrMishutka]

I really miss the maps functionality in the cloud version - there is no ability to manage GPS data at all

[@ChrisSummers]

Hi Anthony. I have only used LR Cloud version a couple of times for a small number of images. I do 99% of my editing on my home desktop system and if I travel I usually have my laptop. I might do edits on the laptop in LR Classic and then just import from that catalog when I get home. Last year my wife and I did a 4 day trip to Cancun for some R&R and as far as electronics I only took a Samsung tablet instead of the laptop and I did a few edits on LR Cloud but that's about it. If I ever want to edit cell phone images I use Snapseed. So I guess I don't fit the profile that Adobe is after for the cloud market. I also don't think a tablet, even an iPad Pro has a decent calibrated screen like my home system's 4K monitors do.

[@MrBluesfly]

@AnthonyMorganti Any ideas Anthony why when you sync a collection from LRclassic to LRcc if you zoom the pictures in cc they become very pixelated? Is it because they are smart previews and not original file size or a bug or something? Thank you very much greetings from Greece.

[@cifuentesphotos]

Maybe a silly question but, done my work on Lightroom Classic, then I like to move to Photoshop, is that on the cloud? What is the move move there? Thank you.

[@BenRaddatz]

"theres no modules in lightroom cc" "over on the right is basically your library module"

[@davidevans3175]

You should ask for your money back.

[@hboomer6091]

How do you turn on the histogram in Lightroom Cloud? I can see you that you have it in the video but it’s not in my default set up and I can’t find the option to turn it on.

[@straitjacketstudios]

How do you embed your logo into Lightroom Classic

[@Jacotte89]

Mr Photographer already made one or two videos on this subject.

[@LightGrab]

If you click Lightroom Classic (on mac at least, not sure about windows), and the identity plate setup, you can change what it says and even put your own logo there

[@davidevans3175]

Very very helpful. Thank you!! I really don't like the cloud version at all. Last thing in need is a new learning curve to conquer. New Subscriber.

[@whsfant]

Hi Mr. Morganti, you may have answered this question, but why was Lightroom in the cloud created? To enhance interest in Adobe's cloud? And does it mean that Lightroom Classic's days are numbered, and it will be phased out in favor of Lightroom Cloud? Or is Lightroom Cloud a descendant of New Coke? Sorry for all the questions!

[@mdturnerinoz]

I don't use the cloud version because I don't edit on other devices such as Lightroom on my iPad. Unless I just missed it, I don't think you mentioned the key reason to use Lightroom in the Cloud: editing on other than your Mac?/PC. I don't do any of that because there's so little viewing real estate on an iPad vs my 27" Mac Pro screen.

[@Truelight54]

Best to keep it simple and use Classic. I'd guess 85% of users do. The Cloud version? No...not liking it.

[@trevorbriggz]

0:45, buffalo riverworks!

[@buzzzqwert]

A little confusion...If I "Add" photos to the cloud from my hard drive they do stay on the hard drive but they also get added at full size to the cloud. I uploaded a folder of images from my hard drive and my 20gb Adobe Photography plan increased by 6gb due to that folder being added (since deleted). However if I created a collection in LR Classic that 6gb of photos would barely change the space used in the cloud because they're not added as full size images.

[@mikecalvert8065]

I've been using Lr as a quick mobile editor and then LrC for final work. That seems to work but the sync collections process is badly named and labeled. Hopefully Adobe is listening to you and these comments.

[@LightGrab]

I have used the sync collections multiple times and it works, but i'm not a fan of it. I like the idea that Adobe is doing with it but it can be improved

[@tadeuszcynkowski2197]

One additional feature missing in LR cloud - no email functionality.

[@fredericsoumier8096]

For decades Adobe was a must have. While there was no serious competitor in the room. In 2020 so many really effective RAW platforms on the market. And LR is the same as in 2015 with barely updated masking abilities. Just as if LR was never meant to be more than a standalone Camera Raw.

[@DayncStudio]

In Lightroom the cloud version it doesn't have the "Calibration" section or at least I haven't been able to find it. In many tutorials I watch on KZbin they refer to that section in editing but I have not been able to find it since I haven't downloaded the Classic version yet. Any thoughts on this?

[@THAILANDCANUCK]

This may be a stupid question but does lightroom classic mean a disk version?

[@Filroden]

No, both Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC are available in the same Photography subscription package. They are both being developed by Adobe, along with Lightroom for phones and tablets.

[@THAILANDCANUCK]

@@Filroden Thank you.

[@LightGrab]

Lightroom Classic was the original Lightroom while CC was only on mobile. Recently, Adobe came out with it on desktop too and it works the same as the mobile version. Many people still used Lightroom Classic so they have that and then the have the CC version to use too on desktop.

[@gabrielleloomis4992]

Hi, Anthony, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this. I much prefer Lightroom Classic, but I got a new Canon Camera that shoots in CR3 and the Classic doesn't seem to be able to import those files. Any thoughts on that? Thanks

[@the.jonfernandez]

Hi Gabrielle, I’m sure you’ve already found your answer but In case you haven’t, I had this same issue yesterday and realized I didn’t have Lightroom Classic version 9.4 and was still on version 6. That solved it for me so double check your version just in case!

[@silvialovespurple]

I have a canon and havent had a problem exporting the images to my iPad I open lightroom and it automatically asks me if I want to import images once I plug in the sd card. It also gives me the option to transfer raw or jpg

[@macadoodle100]

The cloud version still confuses me. I took a nieces wedding photos 2 years ago and edited using the cloud version. Now I really don’t need them in the cloud but I’m afraid to delete them from the cloud. One benefit of the cloud I can do editing on my iPad or phone.

[@LightGrab]

One really cool feature I found is that if you drop the images you have in a collection, you can sync that individual collection to the cloud and you can edit on the go. When you don't want them on the could, you just unsync them. The actual file still stays on your computer.

[@SubiTrekker]

Why does Adobe have them set up so differently? I am finding it hard enough to master one version (classic), with your help and others on KZbin. So, I have not even tried the cloud version even though I have it on my computers.

[@LightGrab]

Lightroom CC is set up like Lightroom Mobile so you are able to sync them and edit photos on the go. I like using Lightroom Classic instead of CC because thats what i'm used to.

[@rogerchambers1309]

Recently my Lightroom sub expired whilst I was without a computer for a while. I signed up again when able, all seemed okay until I opened up my library, all the images I had worked on had disappeared! Essentially it seems I have to start again. This is one big drawback of the cloud version.

[@Currantcy]

you sure you didnt sign up with another email address? I had this issue once, it showed 4800 photos in library but then none where there for me to actually see or edit unless i signed bak in with old email

[@daveybphotography]

Love the videos, please tell me what on earth is that animal?

[@tcwestdad]

So, it seems that Adobe is trying to do this. Use Classic on your desktop. That should be your go to software. Sync your images to the cloud (so they can sell you storage space!), and then you can edit them on your mobile devices with CC and / or photoshop.

[@alexbaxter9681]

Why are there two Lightroom’s?

[@gourikhot5390]

Nice

[@arako4988]

yes

[@barryobrien1890]

With 45 to 60mp cameras the cloud version gets pretty expensive. A 1tb folder of photos is not that big if you keep all your images and it fills up the cloud fast. I hate the cloud storage charges and if you don't pay all your images are gone

[@LightGrab]

There is a feature i found that allows you to sync collections to the cloud so you can edit on the go. It will upload them to Adobe cloud and you can edit them. You can then unsync them and they will be removed from the cloud, but the actual file will stay on your computer.

[@JonBushell]

I know you’ve said they have the same tool engines but I still think that the same edits to one picture across the the two platforms will look different. I could be proved wrong.

[@DePINGPONGguru]

Hi, I think what you are referring to here is the discrepancies in colours between different display (eg. Laptop vs your iPad). This has to do with colour accuracy, and screen colour calibration. This is a rly troublesome matter for me as well, as i often ended up not knowing which displays is the "real/correct" one. But after doing much research, i have came to realise that if you go with apple products, they are all VERY accurate and they look identical across all apple devices. Whereas if you use Android or Windows, you have to probably buy an expensive monitor and do hardware calibration using tools like those from the brand "Spyder". Hope this helps!!:)

[@JonBushell]

@@DePINGPONGguru that’s not completely it. There is no continuity between a given amount of adjustment in Lightroom mobile compared to the same in normal Lightroom.

[@dmang0]

Forcing us to save everything in the "Cloud" is a show stopper. I would gladly pay for the subscription if they kept the files locally. This is horrible.

[@BobG-eh5fc]

I'll stick with LRcc. Only advantage I see with cloud version is for light editing, sharing btwn devices for viewing only.

[@TheRealAfroRick]

Clear that the new version of Lightroom is more for 'new' users than the old version of Lightroom Classic. The real question is whether or not there are things that you cannot do between the two products. Every video I've seen thus far seems to suggest that the functionality is largely the same, but there are some usability differences. Certainly the new Lightroom hides a LOT of complexity from users and appears to be more user friendly for people that haven't been using Lightroom for a decade - but otherwise it's the same stuff.

[@larahaxe8244]

Some options are less user friendly in the cloud version. The split toning for instance lacks those handy sliders.

[@Freddy2Noel]

I have never used Lightroom though my subscription cloud on the top right of Lightroom CC shows that my allowance of 20GB in the cloud is already full, WTH? I really don't care for LR, and Anthony's video is an eye-opener on how poorly thought Adobe has been producing it. Even Photoshop Camera Raw uses the same functions as Lightroom CC in the Basic Tab of the Develop Module.

[@Paultimate7]

Lightroom CC is the phone app dumbed down version of LR. Its bad and they should feel bad. Companies need to learn that people want to own things. We want things to be under our control when we are doing work. Having a backup to the cloud is great, but thats for archival. We need our own local stuff to control and manage. What im hoping is that the DaVinci Resolve people make a LR & PS competitor. Ill say goodbye to LR.

[@whfowle]

Recently, I made the decision to start using Lightroom. Since I'm a mac user, I went to the App Store to see whether I could get it there. They did, so I downloaded it. Then when I started to use it, I realized it was different from all the youtube videos I had seen. So I called Adobe to chat. All I wanted to find out was what version I had downloaded. They gave me the royal run around. I started with sales and they didn't want to address my question so they passed me off to tech. Long delays waiting for someone to chat. Each time I was passed off, I had to explain what I wanted all over again. I guess they are not equipped to see the chat string. First, Tech got concerned about whether I was registered or not. Then when they finally got around to addressing my question, they suggested I drop the Mac App Store version and log in to the Adobe site to download their version. They said wait and they would send me the url for that but they never did send it so after waiting for over an hour, I logged off the chat. Later when I returned to my email account, there was an email from Adobe asking me why I had logged off. Now, a day later, I go back to youtube to see if I can find an answer to my question. Anthony, your video is the first that actually explains what I have downloaded. But, I have a question. What manual should I buy to learn how to use what I guess is Lightroom CC or the cloud version. Also, I keep seeing references to the web browser version. Are we talking about the same thing or are these separate versions?

[@benloftus7417]

Not having a history record and so being able to retreat back to a specific step.

[@viganbeluli3859]

how to get this version in pc for free, help!

[@DePINGPONGguru]

Hey man, do you still need help with that? If so, let me know:)

[@frankenfishdom]

I have to say this Lightroom cloud version is dumb.

[@forgewire]

Cloud sucks