Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 2024 13.4.0.1

Lightroom combines photos into “collections” – virtual gatherings of files that can be quickly searched. It stores information about keywords, previews, and metadata not in each graphic file, but in a centralized database (SQLite engine). Therefore, the database can be accessed for photos currently in the DVD archive. 

The program size is significantly smaller than Bridge, it starts faster and takes up less RAM. In general, Lightroom is designed exclusively for photographers interested in processing and cataloging photos, not integrating everything and everyone. 

Another feature of the Photoshop Lightroom package is the division of working with photos into separate stages. Each of them has its functional module with a corresponding set of tools and settings palettes.

The functionality of the Lightroom package includes not only a RAW converter and image processing tools but also a powerful photo cataloging system, as well as tools for creating slide shows and web pages. Like many modern RAW converters, Lightroom uses the principle of non-destructive editing. This means that information about all operations and settings performed by the user is recorded in a service file, while the original image is saved unchanged. 

This approach not only minimizes the likelihood of irretrievable loss of the originals of processed photos, but also makes it possible to create and print many different versions of the same image without the need to save a corresponding number of full-fledged graphic files, which quickly eat up free space on the hard drive. After finishing work on the photo, the user can save its processed version as a separate graphic file.

The program has five modules.

• Uploading, cataloging, and searching photos (Library)
• Correction of color and tonal parameters of images (Develop)
• Creating a slideshow
• Print
• Creating web pages to publish image collections on the Internet (Web)

Key Features of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

• An intuitive environment with tools designed specifically for photographers.
• Organize, rate, and copyright images.
• Create image presets.
• Integration with Photoshop.
• Adjust the settings of multiple images with one click.
• Cross-platform – support for 64-bit architecture, Mac OS, and Windows platforms.
• DSLR Video File Support – Works with most digital SLR cameras to easily manage and organize still photos and videos.
• Adding watermarks – embedding a logo (text or graphic watermarks) into an image, adjusting the size, position, and transparency.
• Quickly import images – the import interface is easy to navigate and provides clear visual indicators of where and how photos will be placed after import.
• Perspective correction is a non-destructive way to correct the perspective of an image.
• Flexible print settings. Tools allow you to drag and drop one or more images onto a page, and then resize and reposition them.
• Lens correction – correction of lens defects such as geometric distortion, chromatic aberrations, vignetting, etc.
• Upload to the Web – Ability to upload images to Facebook, SmugMug, and Flickr. When you add comments to your photos, those messages instantly appear in your Adobe Photoshop Lightroom library next to the corresponding photos.
• Create slideshows with music. Finished slideshows can be easily shared using export (including high-resolution).
• Computer-assisted photography – instant import and display of photos after the camera captures the image.
• Film grain simulation: Tools allow easy control over the grain parameters that can be applied to an image to simulate the look of film

New features in Lightroom Classic

Add blur and bokeh effects with Lens Blur

Easily add depth to your images by blurring the background or foreground with the AI-powered Lens Blur. Get the bokeh effect without buying expensive lenses.

HDR Editing and Exporting

Enable HDR mode and make your images more vivid. The new HDR feature allows you to edit all aspects of an image in HDR mode and then export the image in various file formats.

Edit colors more precisely with Spot Color.

Take more precise control over color correction with Spot Color without affecting other areas of the image. Adjust the Hue, Saturation, and Brightness of a narrow range of colors.

Performance Improvements

Faster, more streamlined processes make editing even more convenient. Many performance improvements in general for a better editing experience.

Support for new cameras and lenses

Find new cameras and lenses in the full list of supported profiles.

System requirements:

Minimum

• Operating system
  Windows 10 (version 22H2) or Windows 11 (version 21H2 or later)
  
• Intel® or AMD processor
  (2 GHz or faster with SSE 4.2 or later and 64-bit support)
  
• Memory
  8GB RAM
  
• GPU
  with DirectX 12 support
  2 GB of GPU memory
  
• Storage
  4 GB of available hard disk space; Additional space is required for installation
  
• Display
  1024 x 768 display