Not saying I'm right and you're wrong, but Google must look at the feasibility.īut to make money you need to get customers, then keep customers.if a customer feels put upon, or ignored. so it seems Google is taking a step back in the 'photography' markets a bit.

Google has sort of gone away from Photography as it seems, as it sold Nik collection, ended Picasa, and is revamping Photos (although, not getting rid of it, per-se). Because even if someone did manage to make a PS/LR clone that was compatible for much less, it would still take time to catch on to be mainstream enough to cause Adobe any significant harm. They are already making plenty of money from big photo studios and media creation studios, business marketing depts, etc, so while I think it would be a great idea, the effort might be a little fruitless. And honestly, I think Adobe just uses consumer sales as icing on the cake. If that all sounds like too much of a hassle, and a Creative Cloud subscription is simply out of the question, it might be time to check out some of the popular alternatives that we've been testing and writing about recently.Ĭlick here to download the latest (and last) version of Lightroom 6.įor the hobbyist photographers and independent media creators, something like this would probably work, but I doubt you'd get the major studios to switch over, because they are too invested in Adobe. Not to mention the OS compatibility issues that will inevitably arise as Microsoft and Apple continue releasing new operating systems. That camera won't be supported by Lightroom 6, and you'll be forced to use Adobe's DNG converter before importing your images. Problems-or, rather, inconveniences-arise with your next camera purchase. Of course, that's okay if you plan to use it with a camera you currently own and don't intend to upgrade any time soon. Consider upgrading to the Creative Cloud Photography plan to get the latest updates in Lightroom Classic CC and the all-new Lightroom CC, and ensure that the software works with raw files from the newest cameras.Īs of today, Lightroom 6 becomes an 'unsupported product.' While you may continue to purchase and use Lightroom 6 with a perpetual license, Adobe will no longer provide updates to the software. Lightroom 6.14 is the last perpetual, standalone version of Lightroom. They announced that this final update was coming all the way back in October, and today's update announcement notes state the facts plainly: To their credit, Adobe isn't hiding this fact. Adobe has released the final standalone Lightroom, version 6.14, adding some bug fixes and camera and lens compatibility, but otherwise using the opportunity to encourage users to jump on the subscription bandwagon. If the release of Lightroom Classic CC and Lightroom CC on October 18th was the beginning of the end for standalone Lightroom, today marks the end of the end.

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