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Adobe Lightroom vs Adobe Photoshop
Photoshop focuses on pixel-level editing and compositing, while Lightroom emphasizes cloud workflow and batch photo management.
Adobe LightroomPhoto editing and RAW workflow
Adobe PhotoshopIndustry-standard image editing and compositingWhich to pick
Pick Adobe Lightroom if you want…
- Cloud-based photo editing and organization
Pick Adobe Photoshop if you want…
- Advanced photo editing with generative AI
- Advanced image compositing
Side by side
- What it is
- Adobe Lightroom:Adobe Lightroom is a cloud-based photo editing, organizing and storage tool for photographers.
- Adobe Photoshop:Adobe Photoshop is a professional image editing and compositing tool with AI-powered features.
- Best for
- Adobe Lightroom:Cloud-based photo editing and organization
- Adobe Photoshop:Advanced photo editing with generative AI
- Who it’s for
- Adobe Lightroom:Professional photographers and photo enthusiasts who need editing and workflow across devices.
- Adobe Photoshop:Designers, photographers, and creatives needing advanced image manipulation.
- Pricing
- Adobe Lightroom:Paid
- Adobe Photoshop:Paid
- Works with
- Adobe Lightroom:—
- Adobe Photoshop:Web, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly
Adobe Lightroom features
- Generative Upscale. Upscales images up to 4× using AI-powered Topaz Gigapixel.
- Assisted Culling. Scores photos for sharpness, focus and open eyes to speed selection.
- Quick Actions. One-click portrait retouching like skin smoothing, blemish removal and teeth whitening.
- Dust Removal. AI detects and removes sensor dust from photos with high precision.
- AI Lens Blur. Creates custom portrait blur with one-tap presets powered by AI.
Adobe Photoshop features
- Generative Fill & Expand. AI-powered tools to add, expand, or remove content in images using Adobe Firefly models.
- Adjustment Layers. Clarity, Dehaze, and Grain layers for nondestructive texture and atmosphere tweaks.
- Topaz Labs Upscaling. Partner AI models upscale images with enhanced clarity and sharpness.
- Harmonize. Automatically blends people and objects into new backgrounds with matching lighting.
- Precision Selections. Improved subject selection and background removal for higher quality results.
- Mobile App. Free mobile version offers premium editing features on iOS and Android.
- Cloud Storage & Credits. 100 GB cloud storage and monthly generative AI credits included in plans.
- Adobe Express Integration. One-click templates and quick edits via Adobe Express included with Photoshop plans.
Adobe Lightroom vs Adobe Photoshop FAQ
Is Adobe Lightroom or Adobe Photoshop free?+
No, both are paid and neither has a free plan. Adobe Lightroom is paid, with a free trial. Adobe Photoshop is paid, with a free trial.
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