What I like best about Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is how effortless it makes the entire editing process. From the moment you open it, the interface feels intuitive and straightforward, so ease of use is at the heart of the experience. Implementation is seamless, too. Whether I’m working on my laptop or syncing edits across devices (Apple iPhone Pro, iPad Pro), it just works without fuss, which is exactly what I need when time is tight.
Customer support is strong, with a wealth of tutorials, resources, and a community that feels genuinely helpful when you encounter an issue or challenge. I use Lightroom frequently, certainly 2-3 times per week, because it’s become second nature to my workflow. The range of features is impressive, powerful enough to achieve professional results yet simple enough not to overwhelm, and I am no expert. I particularly like how it balances depth with accessibility, giving me the flexibility to edit quickly or spend more time perfecting the details.
Integration with other Adobe apps is another win. Jumping between Lightroom and Photoshop, or sharing directly to social platforms, is smooth and saves me endless hassle. Altogether, Lightroom feels less like a tool and more like my creative partner; it adapts to the way I work, not the other way around. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
As much as I rate Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, there are a few things that can grate. The first is performance; on larger catalogues, it can slow down at times (which could be due to my connectivity or laptop, to be fair), interrupting the flow when you want to move quickly from one image to the next. It doesn’t crash often, but when it lags, you feel it.
Another frustration is the subscription model. While the features are powerful, the ongoing monthly cost can feel somewhat steep, especially when you only occasionally utilise the advanced tools. For transparency, I pay for the complete Adobe portfolio, so it is quite expensive, but I like the suite of tools.
Additionally, I have found that updates often roll out without much warning, and while they eventually improve the software, they can initially disrupt established workflows.
Overall, Lightroom still earns its top place in my toolkit, but these irritations remind me that even the best software has room to improve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
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